"Galilean telescope" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Galilean telescopes [plural]
Etymology: Galileo + -an + telescope From Galileo, who was the first to use this type of telescope for astronomy. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Galileo|an}} Galileo + -an Head templates: {{en-noun}} Galilean telescope (plural Galilean telescopes)
  1. (astronomy) a type of refracting telescope (refractor) similar to the one used by Galileo Galilei. Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: Galilean refractor

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