Telescope
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Example:
Imagine trying to read a sign from far away when your eyesight isn't perfect. Just like squinting helps you focus and bring the details of the sign into view, a telescope uses lenses and mirrors to collect and magnify light, making distant stars and planets look closer. In both cases, the challenge is about enhancing perception—whether by adjusting your eyes or using a telescope, both methods serve to bridge the gap between your current vision and the distant object you wish to see more clearly.
Practice Version
Telescope: A device that makes distant objects appear closer. Telescope. A telescope is a tool that uses lenses or mirrors to help us see faraway objects like stars and planets.