(a.) Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. See Telescope.
(a.) Of or relating to Galilee.
(n.) A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans.
(n.) One of the party among the Jews, who opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called also Gaulonite.
(n.) A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by Mohammedans and Pagans.
Example Sentences:
(1) A telescopic system for distance consisting of a negative contact lens (-10.0 - -20.0 D) as the eye piece and a positive spectacle lens (+8.0 - +16.0 D) as the objective, a modification of the Galilean telescope was examined.
(2) The combination of a high minus setting of the ophthalmoscope and an extra positive lens in front of the patient's eye forms a Galilean telescope that increases magnification in direct ophthalmoscopy.
(3) The Keplerian telescopes, however, had about twice the field of view of the Galilean telescopes.
(4) The modulation transfer functions (MTF's) of 131 low power Galilean and Pechan roof prism Keplerian telescopes comprising 20 models from 7 vendors were measured.
(5) Panoramic prismatic loupes are optically superior to standard binocular Galilean loupes and are rivaled only by operating microscopes.
(6) Repeatably measured central fields of less than 4 degrees diameter showed an unexpected enlargement up to 20 to 40 degrees diameter, when fitted with reversed full field 1.3x and 1.7x Galilean telescopes.
(7) Magnifying spectacles represent one of the indispensable optical aids (Keplerian systems having surpassed Galilean systems during the last years), closed-circuit television, Optacon, and navigating aids based on ultrasound as environmental sensors.
(8) The retinal image size can be assessed using a spectacle-contact lens combination similar to an inverted Galilean telescope system.
(9) The MTF's of Galilean telescopes tested on-axis with vertical and horizontal gratings were equivalent, as expected of rotationally symmetrical devices.
(10) MTF results are compared according to model, by type (Galilean or Keplerian), and magnification.
(11) The method is most simple to apply to short-length, low-powered Galilean tesescopes, such as those used as low vision aids, in sports glasses, and in telescopic loupes.
(12) The Bilevel Telemicroscope Apparatus (BITA) is a new galilean telescope designed to offer improved cosmesis, weight, field of view and spatial orientation over more traditional spectacle-mounted telescopic systems.
(13) Roof-prism Keplerian telescopes provided about one-half the resolution, 30% lower transmittance, and more objectionable image flare than Galilean designs.
(14) The lightweight, mechanically simple instrument uses a variable focus Galilean telescopic observation system to enlarge the condensing lens image of the fundus seen by the examiner.
(15) Galilean telescopes exhibited superior MTF's compared to Keplerian designs.
(16) The pinhole camera, the Keplerian and Galilean telescopes, the corner reflector, optical fibres, and interference filters, are all names of optical devices invented by man.
(17) They are quite different from the Galilean telescopic spectacles, hitherto available, with their lower mangifications, short working distances, chromatic aberration, and peripheral unsharpness.
(18) It states the equivalence mc2 = Bvl coulomb, where 1 is length of a biological string and v is the Galilean inertial velocity of said string through flux density B.
(19) The role of intraocular lens implantation is discussed, as well as the newly developed intraocular lens which, with the addition of a plus-lens, functions as a Galilean telescope to provide magnification for near vision.
(20) The way the pancreatic magnification changer works can be described very simply as a synthesis of two Galilean telescopes.
Judas
Definition:
(n.) The disciple who betrayed Christ. Hence: A treacherous person; one who betrays under the semblance of friendship.
(a.) Treacherous; betraying.
Example Sentences:
(1) A spokesman for Russian president Vladimir Putin has called her a “Judas”.
(2) London's future-soul act Jungle are new at No 7, with another big chart entry for the classic metal act Judas Priest.
(3) Then there's a MacMillan triple bill ( Concerto, The Judas Tree and Elite Syncopations ) from 23 March to 16 April 2010.
(4) Yet the fact remains that, since he left the Liberty Stadium in 2009, a section of the Swansea fans have branded him "El Judas" and City's 3-2 win in May pushed his Wigan side to the relegation trapdoor.
(5) He heard the boos and the goading battle cries: "No Surrender to the IRA", "Judas!
(6) "He made a marvellous image," Hockney admitted yesterday - in trademark matching red slippers and braces - as he unveiled his portrait of Freud at the Annely Juda gallery in London.
(7) As a foundation stone of that particular hall of the many-mansioned Dylan legend, the incident ranks second only to the enraged fan's cry of "Judas!"
(8) Photograph: Juda Ngwenya Mandela used the time in prison for rigorous self-examination, not just in a personal sense but examination of the political goals and vision that were driving him and the ANC.
(9) The so-called “big four” took the metal mentality of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest and made it harder and faster, while creating a hirsute, hedonistic ying to the straight-edge yang of early hardcore, which was taking shape in southern California at the same time.
(10) The British leg of the tour included Mel C as Mary Magdalene and Tim Minchin as Judas.
(11) He once allegedly used the floor of parliament to tell Australia's second prime minister, Alfred Deakin, that "at least Judas had the decency to hang himself!"
(12) In a defining moment of Tropicália (and not long after Bob Dylan was called "Judas" for forsaking his acoustic guitar), Veloso, aged 25, with big hair and a bright orange turtleneck, was booed by leftwing students on live TV for singing Alegria, Alegria (Joy, Joy) to the backing of an Argentinian rock-band.
(13) When Bob Dylan went electric, he was infamously met with cries of “Judas” from wounded fans.
(14) When Campbell did eventually leave Spurs for rivals Arsenal, nine years later, he was labelled a "Judas".
(15) Becki's Judas kiss on Michelle BB5 New housemate Becki (left) had to kiss a housemate's cheek to indicate to Big Brother her choice for automatic eviction.
(16) The musical dramatises Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, the unrest caused by his preaching and popularity, his betrayal by Judas, the trial before Pilate and his ultimate crucifixion.
(17) Page became deputy prime minister in a coalition with the United Australia Party (UAP), which was led by Labor’s own Judas-du-jour, Joseph Lyons.
(18) The gang that became MS-13 was originally an informal collection of teenage civil war refugees and metal-heads who borrowed their devil-horns hand sign from Judas Priest.
(19) Aside from the punk icon, the cast also includes *NSYNC's JC Chasez as Pontius Pilate, Destiny Child 's Michelle Williams as Mary Magdalene and Incubus frontman and long time fan, Brandon Boyd, who has been cast as Judas Iscariot.
(20) It was to star Lydon as King Herod, Williams as Mary Magdalene, Brandon Boyd of Incubus as Judas and JC Chasez of 'N Sync as Pontius Pilate.