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Webster 1913 Edition


Astroscope

As′tro-scope

,
Noun.
[
Astro-
+
scope
.]
An old astronomical instrument, formed of two cones, on whose surface the constellations were delineated.

Webster 1828 Edition


Astroscope

AS'TROSCOPE

,
Noun.
[Gr. a star, and to view.]
An astronomical instrument, composed of two cones, on whose surface the constellations, with their stars, are delineated, by means of which the stars may be easily known.

Definition 2024


astroscope

astroscope

English

Noun

astroscope (plural astroscopes)

  1. An old astronomical instrument formed of two cones, on whose surface the constellations were delineated.