He"li*o*scope (?), n. [Helio- + -scope: cf. F. h'elioscope.] Astron.

A telescope or instrument for viewing the sun without injury to the eyes, as through colored glasses, or with mirrors which reflect but a small portion of light.

-- He`li*o*scop`ic (#), a.

 

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