coronograph

/kɒroʊɡrɑːf/

Definitions

1. noun

An instrument used to draw or trace a sun’s or planet’s image, especially by projecting an inverted image of the sun or planet onto a screen, often for the purpose of observation and study.

“The coronograph helped astronomers study the sun’s corona without damaging their eyes.”

Synonyms

  • coronagraph
  • helioscope

Antonyms

  • solar viewer