"comet-finder" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: comet-finders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} comet-finder (plural comet-finders)
  1. (astronomy) A low-powered telescope with a large field of view, used for finding comets. Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: comet-seeker
    Sense id: en-comet-finder-en-noun-dmG6VXM- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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