
Cassegrain
UK
/ˈkæsəɡreɪn/
US
/ˈkæsəɡreɪn/

Translation of "cassegrain" into Russian
Cassegrain
NounUK
/ˈkæsəɡreɪn/
US
/ˈkæsəɡreɪn/
Cassegrain
Cassegrains pl
The Cassegrain telescope is known for its compact design.
Телескоп Кассегрена известен своим компактным дизайном.
Definitions
Cassegrain
NounUK
/ˈkæsəɡreɪn/
US
/ˈkæsəɡreɪn/
A type of reflecting telescope that uses a combination of a primary concave mirror and a secondary convex mirror to focus light.
The astronomer used a Cassegrain to observe distant galaxies with greater clarity.
Cassegrain
AdjectiveUK
/ˈkæsəɡreɪn/
US
/ˈkæsəɡreɪn/
Relating to or employing the Cassegrain design of reflecting telescope, which uses a primary concave mirror and a secondary convex mirror.
The observatory installed a new Cassegrain camera on its 3-meter telescope.
Cassegrain
Proper nounUK
/ˈkæsəɡreɪn/
US
/ˈkæsəɡreɪn/
A French surname, notably borne by Laurent Cassegrain (1629–1693), the inventor of the Cassegrain telescope configuration.
Laurent Cassegrain proposed his innovative telescope design in the 17th century.
Idioms and phrases
cassegrain design
The Cassegrain design is preferred for its versatility.
Конструкция Кассегрена
Конструкция Кассегрена предпочтительна за её универсальность.
cassegrain configuration
The Cassegrain configuration is popular in many high-end telescopes.
Конфигурация Кассегрена
Конфигурация Кассегрена популярна во многих высококачественных телескопах.