reseau
- noun
- /rɛˈzoʊ/
- Specialized
:
retículo
- The astronomer overlaid a reseau on the photographic plate to improve measurement accuracy.
Examples
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Specially designed reseaux are essential for mapping star positions precisely.
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Before digital imaging, scientists used a glass reseau for calibrating film-based observations.
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The reseau is crucial for measuring celestial distances.
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A reseau can help in determining distances in astrophotography.
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The astronomer overlaid a reseau on the photographic plate to improve measurement accuracy.
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Before digital imaging, scientists used a glass reseau for calibrating film-based observations.
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A reseau can help in determining distances in astrophotography.
Synonyms
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9.5
A pattern of fine lines or dots in an eyepiece that helps you aim and measure
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9.9
A set of fine lines in an eyepiece that help aim and measure
A grid of fine lines placed over an image to help measure or align it
A set of small lines or crosshairs in an instrument's eyepiece that helps you measure and aim
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Reseau comes from French and means 'net' or 'network', so think of a fine grid or net of lines used as a measuring guide on glass. That's why astronomers called their reference grid a reseau when they needed exact positions for stars.