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gregorian telescope

Gre·go·ri·an tel·e·scope
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gri-gawr-ee-uh n, -gohr- tel-uh-skohp]
    • /grɪˈgɔr i ən, -ˈgoʊr- ˈtɛl əˌskoʊp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gri-gawr-ee-uh n, -gohr- tel-uh-skohp]
    • /grɪˈgɔr i ən, -ˈgoʊr- ˈtɛl əˌskoʊp/

Definitions of gregorian telescope words

  • noun gregorian telescope a telescope similar in design to the Cassegrainian telescope but less widely used. 1
  • noun gregorian telescope a form of reflecting astronomical telescope with a concave ellipsoidal secondary mirror and the eyepiece set behind the centre of the parabolic primary mirror 0
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Origin of gregorian telescope

First appearance:

before 1755
One of the 47% newest English words
1755-65; named after James Gregory; see -ian

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gregorian telescope popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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