noun
- a type of telescope with an angled eyepiece that allows observation from a fixed position
Usage: astronomy; technical
Examples
- The observatory’s coude telescope allowed astronomers to observe from a comfortable position.
- The coude focus system redirects light through the telescope’s polar axis.
- Many professional observatories use coude telescopes for spectroscopic work.
- The coude design eliminates the need for the observer to move with the telescope.
- Researchers preferred the coude setup for long-exposure photography sessions.