Euryscope

/ˈjʊərɪˌskoʊp/ noun

Definition

An optical instrument or viewing device designed to see a wide field of view.

Etymology

From Greek 'eury-' meaning 'wide' and 'scope' from 'skopein' meaning 'to see' or 'to look'. Describes an instrument with broad viewing capability.

Kelly Says

The term reflects humanity's ancient obsession with seeing more and farther—from primitive mirrors to telescopes—showing that we've always wanted to expand what our eyes can perceive!

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