Complete Definition of "heliograph"

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Noun
en-noun

  1. An apparatus for signalling by means of a moveable mirror which reflects flashes of sunlight.
  2. A heliogram.
  3. An instrument for measuring the intensity of sunlight.
  4. A device for photographing the sun.
  5. obsolete A photograph.

Verb
en-verb

  1. transitive To send a message by heliograph.
  2. intransitive To send a heliograph.

Derived terms
heliographer
heliographic
heliography

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Revision and Credits for"heliograph"
  • 2007-12-04 21:44 - Jyril - Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/Coll|Coll]] ([[User_talk:Coll|Talk]]); changed back to last version by [[User:EncycloPetey|EncycloPetey]]

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