telescopic

/ˌtɛlɪˈskɑpɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or made with a telescope; able to see distant objects as if they were closer.
    • The astronomer used a telescopic lens to photograph the rings of Saturn.
    • Binoculars with telescopic power let you see birds from far away.
    • The observatory's telescopic equipment can detect stars billions of light-years away.
  2. Having parts that slide or fit into one another, like the sections of a telescope.
    • He bought a telescopic fishing rod that collapses to fit in his backpack.
    • The lamp has a telescopic arm that can be adjusted to different heights.
    • The telescopic handle on the suitcase extends for easy pulling.
  3. Visible only through a telescope; very distant or small.
    • The planet is a telescopic object, invisible to the naked eye.
    • Some stars are so faint they are purely telescopic.
    • The comet was a telescopic speck in the night sky.
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