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TELESCOPE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-09-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Facilities and Instruments (Astronomy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- reflecting telescope
1, record 1, English, reflecting%20telescope
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- reflector 2, record 1, English, reflector
correct
- reflector telescope 3, record 1, English, reflector%20telescope
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Utilizing two mirrors, a reflector telescope has a concave primary mirror located at the bottom of the telescope. It reflects inbound light to a pinpoint. A second flat mirror set at 45 degrees located below the aperture redirects the light, creating a focal point toward the eyepiece. 4, record 1, English, - reflecting%20telescope
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three main types of reflecting telescopes: the Newtonian telescope, the Cassegrain telescope and the Dobsonian telescope. 5, record 1, English, - reflecting%20telescope
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Installations et instruments (Astronomie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- télescope
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9lescope
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- réflecteur 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9flecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les réflecteurs se servent de miroirs au lieu de lentilles pour refléter la lumière sur un foyer : le miroir primaire à l'arrière, gros et incurvé, qui effectue la première focalisation, et le miroir secondaire à l'avant, plus petit, conçu pour rediriger la lumière vers l'œil. Les réflecteurs sont également dotés d'un oculaire. 3, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9lescope
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe trois principaux télescopes : le télescope de Newton, le télescope de Cassegrain et le télescope de Dobson. 4, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9lescope
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec la «lunette astronomique», qui est un réfracteur de lumière. 4, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9lescope
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- reflecting telescope
1, record 2, English, reflecting%20telescope
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reflecting telescope: an item in the "Astronomical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - reflecting%20telescope
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- télescope
1, record 2, French, t%C3%A9lescope
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- téléscope à réflexion 1, record 2, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9scope%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9flexion
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
téléscope; téléscope à réflexion : objets de la classe «Outils et équipement astronomiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - t%C3%A9lescope
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-10-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Metal Ores
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- telescoped
1, record 3, English, telescoped
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of ore deposits in which the normal upward range of high- to low-temperature mineral assemblages is vertically compressed. 1, record 3, English, - telescoped
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
telescoped: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 2, record 3, English, - telescoped
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Minerais divers (Mines métalliques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- téléscopé
1, record 3, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9scop%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
téléscopé : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 2, record 3, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9scop%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Gisements, gîtes téléscopés. 2, record 3, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9scop%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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