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Schmidt telescope

Schmidt tel·e·scope (plural Schmidt tel·e·scopes)


noun 
Definition:
 
astronomical telescope: a wide-angle photographic telescope used in astronomy. It has a special internal mirror to correct optical aberrations.

[Mid-20th century. Because it uses a Schmidt system]
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