gregorian telescope
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The first] form of the refecting telescope, invented by James Gregory (1638-75), professor of mathematics at St Andrews (1663).
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “gregorian telescope” mean?
The first] form of the refecting telescope, invented by James Gregory (1638-75), professor of mathematics at St Andrews (1663).
Is “gregorian telescope” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.