solar microscopes

A form of solar microscope — An apparatus for projecting upon a screen, by means of sunlight, an enlarged view of any object; essentially the same as the combination of lenses used in the magic lantern, taken in conjunction with a heliostat.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of solar microscope
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