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BINOCULAR sa BINOCULAR MOUNT sa NIGHT VISION SCOPE xx OPTICS xx TELESCOPE How to choose binoculars for astronomical use. What are binoculars and how can they help an astronomical observer. A comparison of the two types of binoculars, relative brightness, buying tips, etc. Discovering binocular astronomy. How to choose a pair of binoculars and use them for astronomical observations. The 1986 ASTRONOMY magazine guide to telescopes. A buyer's guide to binoculars, telescopes, and accessories. Are two eyes better than one? Pros and cons of using two-eyed (binocular) vision in astronomy. Binoculars for astronomy. Guide to selection and use. Buying binoculars for astronomy. Not too close. A few simple tips for picking binoculars which will satisfy your planned usage. Goin' steady. Low-tech binocular mounts ease muscle strain and increase astronomical viewing pleasure. A review of four commercial models. Everything you need to know about binoculars. Match binoculars to your eyes, interests, and observing habits. Back to basics with binoculars. Selecting and using binoculars for astronomical observing. How to buy binoculars. What to look for in magnification, field of view, resolution and light transmission. How to adjust binoculars. Building a custom binocular case. Includes instructions for building a wood molding block, making the patterns, cutting the leather parts and building the case. Consumers guide to binoculars. Tips on selecting the best kind for your use. Tips on buying binoculars. Seeing in the almost dark. A nature-watcher's guide to low-light binoculars. Buyer's guide to binoculars. Binocular buyer's guide. An overview of binocular characteristics and selected models available. Buying better binoculars. Understanding the terminology and optical specifications of binoculars. Buyer's guide to binoculars. Binocular buyer's guide. How to choose and use binoculars. A buyer's guide to binoculars. How to select a pair of binoculars. Includes a summary of several models. Tips on comparing various models of binoculars. How to determine the best power, angle of view, exit pupil, special design and quality. How to choose binoculars. How to check the quality of the construction and a chart for selecting the best optical specifications for a given application. How to choose binoculars. How to use a pair of binoculars mounted atop a tripod for viewing the sun. A cardboard shield is mounted to one lens barrel, covering the other barrel, and the image is cast on a screen set behind the binoculars. Description of a 6" f/6 reflecting binocular with 9X the light grasp of a pair of 7x50 binoculars. The unit is similar to two 6" reflector telescopes working in unison. Description of a simple, two-mirror erecting system which is used along with two simple refracting telescopes to form a pair of right-angle viewing binoculars. Description of a large pair of "space binoculars" made from two identical 6" f/15 Cassegrain mirror systems mounted in parallel and coupled to a standard binocular eyepiece. Tip: Make corrective lenses for binoculars, telescope eyepieces, etc. by cutting them from old eyeglasses which have been ground to your prescription. Backyard astronomy. Part 2. Observing with binoculars. Includes tips on choosing and testing binoculars. A 17.5" f/4.5 binocular reflector. Wooden mirror compartment doubles as a container for transporting the disassembled scope. How to set the interocular spacing on binoculars to make sure that all available light is entering your eyes. This is especially important when using them at night. Caring for telescope or binocular optics. Cleaning (dust removal, washing small optics, washing large optics). Other hazards (dew, transporting, chipping, mechanical parts). Joys of a 10" binocular telescope. Plywood altazimuth mount supports two Newtonian reflectors for use as a giant binocular telescope. A pupil primer. Understanding the pupils of your eye is important to knowing which eyepieces or binoculars to purchase. It is also the key to some relatively unknown aspects of visual observing. Tips on building a large binocular-style reflecting telescope. Binocular version of a traditional 6" f/8 reflector telescope uses a Dobsonian-style mount. Photos and text describe this amateur-built project, but no detailed instructions are included. Backyard astronomy. Selecting a pair of binoculars for astronomical use. A look at the relative importance of both aperature and power. Essential primer on selecting binoculars for astronomy. Caring for optics. Advice on cleaning lenses and mirrors found in telescopes, binoculars, cameras, etc. Homebuilt right-angle binoculars consist of a pair of carefully aligned optical trains, each having an eyepiece, Amici prism, and objective lens. Some thoughts on choosing and using binoculars for astronomy. Includes some ideas for mounting binoculars. Looking at binoculars. Know what your want before you buy. Includes tips on caring for binoculars. Designing and constructing a 13" Dobsonian binocular. Some tips. Transportable Dobsonian binocular telescope features two 17" mirrors. The mirror box doubles as a storage container for the remainder of the optical system. Eight metal tubes and a collapsible rocker (base) complete the framework. Revitalizing a 20x120mm Japanese binocular of World War II vintage. Includes a redesigned eyepiece to give 23mm eye relief. A simple test of the collimation of binoculars. | |||||||||
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