When thinking about the telescope, we usually think of two kinds. We think of the high-powered telescopes used by people at home and even academics. Then we think of the kind of telescope that can be kept in a pocket. The kind that you may have seen a pirate use when he was sailing the seas. Telescopes hold importance in many of our lives and to some, it is a symbol that means something special to them. In this case, someone might choose to get a telescope tattoo.

You can capture the essence of either one of these telescope tattoos so deciding on which one fits you is an important choice as well. If you are a bit of a rum loving, steampunk kind of person, you might shoot for the spyglass style of telescope first. However, if you are more of a modern person that enjoys the benefits of science, the high powered, astronomy telescope might be the one that fits the bill.

The great think about getting the telescope tattoo is that it can be done in many ways. From hyper realistic to very minimal, the telescope tattoo sends a big message. Not only will you take on the traits of what the telescope represents but you can also have a tattoo that is pleasing to the eye and most importantly, it pleases you.

In this post, we will talk about the telescope tattoo and the symbolism of this image. The history of the telescope goes back a long way, so you can image there is quite a bit of meaning to a tattoo like this. In addition to the meaning, we will go over some different variations of this tattoo, so you can feel more informed if you are thinking about getting your own tattoo.

What is a Telescope

To put it simply, a telescope is an instrument that helps one see objects from a distance. What it does to make this possible is it collects electromagnetic radiation (light). The first telescopes that were ever used were spyglass telescopes used at the start of the 17th century in the Netherlands.