How to Use telescope in a Sentence

telescope

1 of 2 noun
  • The rings of Saturn can be seen through a telescope.
  • The two of us — then in our late teens — had our telescopes on hand.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The smart telescope is designed for ease of use.
    — New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Looking for a telescope to view the moon?
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Looking for a telescope to view the moon?
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Make sure to look east and no telescope is needed.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Now's a great time to invest in a telescope, too.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The moon’s far side is the perfect place for such a telescope.
    — Harry Goldstein, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The first telescopes were made of two pieces of rounded glass in a tube.
    — David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2023
  • Here's what the telescope observed about the comet's tail.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Grab your telescopes, ‘cause the ringed planet is putting on a show!
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Pro telescope surprised me so much.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 15 May 2026
  • Galileo Galilei built telescopes and found Jupiter’s moons.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The telescope will slew to the rocket in real time.
    — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Take a look at our best telescopes guide for other options.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 23 June 2026
  • When to watch Looking for a telescope for the next night sky event?
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • What if telescopes didn’t need to bring their light together at all?
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Looking for a telescope to see planets and comets?
    — Space.com Staff, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Take a look at our best telescopes guide to find something more suitable.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Quite possibly, which is where our best telescope guide comes in.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • No need for binoculars or a telescope; take in the wide-field views.
    — Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Some of the brightest stars in our sky look great when imaged with a smart telescope.
    — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The heavy hitters in space telescopes are about to be joined by a new contender.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 June 2026
  • Looking for a telescope for the next stargazing event?
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • In my area, parents have learned to tell their children not to touch the telescope.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The sky is swarming with satellites and space telescopes.
    — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The goal is to make the satellites too faint for the human eye and telescopes to see.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Even the faintest light can interfere with the telescopes.
    — ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Yoy can find our reviews of that gear on our list of the best smart telescopes available now.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • This event will be bright enough to be seen without a telescope, though clouds could obstruct the view.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025

telescope

2 of 2 verb
  • The wheels are burly and the telescoping handle allows for a smooth pull.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Imagine an eight-legged robot that can not only telescope its limbs, but choose when to use each of them.
    — Matt Simon, Wired, 15 Mar. 2021
  • The skeleton of The Shed and its telescoping shell are both in place.
    — Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2018
  • Note the optical sight and radar next to the telescoping two-shot launcher.
    — Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Wheeled tool storage with a telescoping handle.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Keep in mind, while some telescoping loppers have multiple steps, this pick has just two length options.
    — Jacquelene Amoquandoh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Mobile cranes, like the ones used on the hangar, generally use a telescoping arm and can move around the job site.
    — Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Their toothless mouths telescope out and vacuum up anything from worms to mussels.
    — Washington Post, 11 July 2019
  • All one needs is a camera, tripod, star tracker and telescope to make astrophotographs.
    — Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Some use telescoping rods, while others lock the entire wheel in place completely.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • High-level chess players think many steps ahead and can often telescope what their opponents will decide to do.
    — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 1 Oct. 2020
  • Thanks to its telescoping handle and large wheels, the hard-sided model is super easy to transport.
    — Betty Gold, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2017
  • Simply slide the sleeve over your telescoping handles and drop your purse, tote, or small bag into the protective bag.
    — Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The bag is easy to hoist above your head with a sturdy side-carry handle as well as a telescoping comfort-hold handle at the top.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The suitcase is towed via a telescoping handle that can be locked at 13 different heights.
    — Ben Coxworth july 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
  • To further help telescope the event, Inspire also hosted a bevy of vendors.
    — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2019
  • Extendable or telescoping hoses are great for reaching high-up spots, like banisters and beams.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • At the far end of the dining room are three rooms available for private events, two of which share a wall that can telescope out of the way to form one larger room.
    — Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022
  • The original four acts have been telescoped into two, with the help of projections that move the action swiftly from scene to scene.
    — The New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2017
  • Use a small handheld mirror or a telescoping inspection mirror to check the jet holes under the toilet rim.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 25 July 2023
  • November has more to offer, with a pair of meteor showers and a chance to telescope your way to an ideal view of Uranus.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Each suitcase is equipped with smooth-rolling spinner wheels, a telescoping handle, and reinforced zippers.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
  • Because of this weird ride-height feature, Inmotion has added a telescoping kickstand.
    — Joe Salas june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026
  • The durable rugged shell is built to withstand wear and tear from travel, while the smooth-rolling wheels and telescoping handle make each suitcase easy to maneuver.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The red steel pillars of the station hurtled by, and then the grotty cavern walls of the tunnel, its bare light bulbs and heavy cables telescoping past.
    — William Finnegan, The New Yorker, 2 July 2018
  • The extra-long stretch hose and wands provide incredible reach and telescope back into the body of the vacuum for neat storage.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Bluetooth, a backup camera, selectable driving modes and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel are standard.
    — Matt Jones, Edmunds, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2017
  • The telescoping arms are sturdy, move easily (but not too easily), and swivel when needed to conform to the shape of your head.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
  • There are also some reports of the telescoping sections locking up, especially if sand or other debris gets caught in them.
    — Travis Smola, Field & Stream, 9 May 2023
  • Plus, navigating busy airports is effortless with the telescoping handle and smooth-rolling wheels.
    — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026

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