cassegrain

/kæsiːˈɡreɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of telescope or optical system that uses a combination of a concave mirror and a convex mirror to produce a magnified image, often used in astronomical research and observation.

“The astronomers used a Cassegrain telescope to study the distant star in the galaxy.”

Synonyms

  • optical system
  • telescope

Antonyms

  • distorting lens
  • obscuring glass