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Is the word telescópio the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The spelling, meaning, and grammatical category of "telescópio" are identical in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference is in pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, vowels are generally more open and clearly articulated. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels—specifically the "o" at the end of the word—tend to be more reduced or "swallowed," and the "e" can be pronounced with a more closed sound.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu comprei um telescópio novo para ver as estrelas. (I bought a new telescope to see the stars.)
  2. O telescópio dele está quebrado. (His telescope is broken.)
  3. Você consegue ver Júpiter pelo telescópio? (Can you see Jupiter through the telescope?)
  4. A gente vai usar o telescópio hoje à noite. (We are going to use the telescope tonight.)
  5. Coloque o telescópio perto da janela. (Put the telescope near the window.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Comprei um telescópio novo para observar as estrelas. (I bought a new telescope to observe the stars.)
  2. O telescópio dele está estragado. (His telescope is broken.)
  3. Consegues ver Júpiter através do telescópio? (Can you see Jupiter through the telescope?)
  4. Vamos usar o telescópio logo à noite. (We are going to use the telescope later tonight.)
  5. Põe o telescópio junto à janela. (Put the telescope next to the window.)