Sciotheric telescope

Sciotheric telescope
Sciotheric Sci`o*ther"ic, a. [Cf. L. sciothericon a sundial. See {Sciatheric}.] Of or pertaining to a sundial. [1913 Webster]

{Sciotheric telescope} (Dialing), an instrument consisting of a horizontal dial, with a telescope attached to it, used for determining the time, whether of day or night. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Sciotheric — Sci o*ther ic, a. [Cf. L. sciothericon a sundial. See {Sciatheric}.] Of or pertaining to a sundial. [1913 Webster] {Sciotheric telescope} (Dialing), an instrument consisting of a horizontal dial, with a telescope attached to it, used for… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”