Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
telescopy
noun
/tɛˈlɛs.kə.pi/
Definition
The act of observing distant objects, typically in the context of astronomy, using a telescope.
Examples
- Through telescopy, astronomers can study celestial bodies billions of light-years away.
- The invention of telescopy revolutionized our understanding of the universe in the 17th century.
Meaning
Telescopy is the practice of using telescopes to see and analyze objects that are far away, such as stars and planets in the universe.
Synonyms
- astronomy
- observational astronomy
- stargazing
