ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Astroscope

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Astroscope is a noun meaning An old astronomical instrument formed of two cones, on whose surface the constellations were delineated.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

  1. An astrological chart.
  2. (chiefly science fiction) A telescope powerful enough to see astronomical bodies.

Example Sentences

astroscopes and other high precision optical devices
You can also construct your astroscope on a wheel, just as professional astrologers do.
Now let's peek into the astroscope of this intriguing musical man with the distinctive voice.
There is also a collection of "Penny Arcade" features, such as mutoscopes, cailoscopes, astroscopes, and a "life-size Esmeralda Fortune Teller."

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include meteoroscope, astrograph, spheroscope, astrolabe, rete, astrocompass.

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