ELECTRON TELESCOPE Definition & Meaning

electron telescope

a telescope in which an infrared image of a distant object is focused on the photosensitive cathode of an image tube.

electron telescope

an astronomical telescope with an attachment for converting the infrared radiation emitted from the surface of planets into a visible image

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First recorded in 1945–50

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He'd watched the ground through the electron telescope and he had a mental picture of the city from the sky.

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Calhoun examined the nearing world via electron telescope.

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From this distance, though, even with an electron telescope, Calhoun could see no movement of any sort.

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Calhoun watched through the electron telescope.

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It was highly improbable that the guard-boat would carry an electron telescope.

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