"Schmidt telescope" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Schmidt telescopes [plural]
Etymology: From Bernhard Schmidt, German optician. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Schmidt telescope (plural Schmidt telescopes)
  1. (astronomy) A telescope, having a wide field of view, comprising a thin aspheric lens and a large concave mirror Wikipedia link: Schmidt camera Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: Schmidt camera Translations (type of telescope): Schmidt-teleskooppi (Finnish)

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