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coudé

coudé

9.9
A telescope setup that bends light to a fixed point so instruments stay still
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • By using the coudé arrangement, astronomers could attach heavy instruments without moving the telescope.

Examples

  • The coudé allowed for more precise measurements by keeping the equipment stationary during long exposures.

  • The observatory upgraded its telescope to include a coudé focus for advanced spectrographic studies.

  • The telescope uses a coudé arrangement for precise observations.

  • Many astronomers prefer the coudé design for its stability.

  • The observatory upgraded its telescope to include a coudé focus for advanced spectrographic studies.

  • By using the coudé arrangement, astronomers could attach heavy instruments without moving the telescope.

  • The coudé design enables longer observation times without adjusting the position of the telescope.

Synonyms

coude telescope
vscoudé
  • Specialized
9.3

A telescope with mirrors that sends light to a fixed point for a camera or an instrument that measures light

is an arrangement that bends light to a fixed point so instruments stay stationary
coude system
vscoudé
  • Specialized
9.9

Part of a telescope that directs light to a fixed place for a camera or instrument to study light

is the arrangement that bends light to a fixed point allowing instruments to stay stationary

Surface Forms

coudé singular
coudés plural

Etymology

Coudé in telescopes comes from the French coude, 'elbow', because the path of the light is 'bent' like an elbow to a fixed point, allowing heavy instruments to stay still during observation.