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| The first high quality modern binoculars were sold in 1894, a product of the optical
design of Ernst Abbe and the production techniques of Carl Zeiss. These
antiques give very sharp views and are still one of the most attractive
binoculars ever made. The documentation on the development of the
binocular after this point has survived in much greater quantity, and the
long story of the modern history of the binocular belongs in another
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| Binoculars are today the most widely used of all optical instruments. They are found in most homes, and countless professionals depend on them to carry out their work. Vintage versions too are frequently seen, and many people have an old opera or field glass. Such items are rapidly becoming a valuable collectible. There are book introduce the interesting history of binoculars. Their pages tell the complete story of binoculars, from their invention almost four centuries ago to the modern types we use today. It describes the natural miracle of binocular vision, explains the workings of the different types, provides a thorough glossary of technical terms, and contains numerous vintage black & white photos and engravings.
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| Since binoculars may have 16 air-to-glass surfaces, with light lost at every surface, optical coatings can significantly affect their image quality. Many tourist attractions have installed pedestal-mounted, coin-operated binoculars to allow visitors to obtain a closer view of the attraction. There are binoculars designed specifically for civilian and military use at sea. Binoculars are widely used by amateur astronomers; their wide field of view making them useful for comet and supernova seeking (giant binoculars) and general observation (portable binoculars). Much larger binoculars have been made by amateur telescope makers, essentially using two refracting or reflecting astronomical telescopes, with mixed results.
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