| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Telescope type | ||
| A deflector that's brought to light (9) | ||
| Judge performer to have ruined first telescope | ||
| Type of optical telescope | LA Times Daily | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Telescope on, characteristic rings appear, ultimately | ||
| Telescope unmanageable without its bottom component | The Telegraph Toughie | 23 Jun 2015 |
| Telescope that uses a lens as the primary focusing element |