das Fernrohr
Translation
telescope
Examples
Mit Fernrohren kann man die Sterne beobachten.
With telescopes, one can observe the stars.
Galileo Galilei verbesserte die ersten Fernrohre.
Galileo Galilei improved the first telescopes.
Grammar Patterns
to observe ((sth.)) with ((sth.)) Mit einem Fernrohr kann man die Sterne beobachten.
Similar Words
das Teleskop, das Spektiv (spotting scope)
Etymology
Composed of 'fern' (far) + 'Rohr' (tube). It's a 'far-tube' for looking at distant objects.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'far-tube'. You use this tube to see things that are far away, like stars.