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Telescope

/tˈɛləˌskoʊp/
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(noun) A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

We can see distant objects with a telescope.
You can see the stars with your naked eye, and even better through a telescope.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He used his powerful ____ to observe the moon and see the many craters on its surface late last night today.

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