helioscope

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helioscope - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Helioscope \He"li*o*scope\, n. [Helio- + -scope: cf. F.
     h['e]lioscope.] (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.
     [1913 Webster]