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Definition of Newtonian reflector
1. Noun. Reflecting telescope in which the image is viewed through an eyepiece perpendicular to main axis.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Newtonian Reflector
Literary usage of Newtonian reflector
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Heavens: An Illustrated Handbook of Popular Astronomy by Amédée Guillemin (1867)
"newtonian reflector. magnifier. Thus, in Newton's construction, the observer is
placed sideways, at a right angle to the direction of the rays which enter ..."
2. Philosophical Transactions by Royal Society (Great Britain) (1781)
"Twenty-feet newtonian reflector; power 300. April 8. 7 h. 30'. ... Ten-feet
newtonian reflector;, power about zn. 7 h. 50'. Mars appeared as in fig. 17. ..."
3. The Edinburgh Journal of Science by Royal Society of Edinburgh (1826)
"The star £ Bootis was seen " close double" by Mr Pond at Lisbon, perhaps twenty
years ago,* and, as I believe, with a newtonian reflector of six inches ..."
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