an optical instrument for obtaining stereoscopic images of distant objects
telestereoscope in American English
(ˌteləˈsteriəˌskoup, -ˈstɪər-)
noun
a binocular optical instrument used for stereoscopic viewing of distant objects; a small range finder
Word origin
[1860–65; tele-1 + stereoscope]This word is first recorded in the period 1860–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: big brother, jumping jack, metric system, prep, raidertele- is a combining form meaning “distant,” esp. “transmission over a distance,” usedin the formation of compound words. Other words that use the affix tele- include: teleconference, telemotor, telephone, telescope, teletherapy