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What Are Binoculars and Scopes? |
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How Are These Instruments Used? |
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Basic Optical System Parameters |
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3 | (2) |
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Instrument Size and Weight |
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5 | (1) |
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6 | (9) |
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6 | (1) |
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7 | (2) |
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9 | (1) |
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10 | (2) |
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12 | (1) |
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13 | (1) |
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Luminosity and Chromatic Sensitivities |
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14 | (1) |
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15 | (4) |
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15 | (2) |
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17 | (2) |
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19 | (10) |
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Binocular Types---General Considerations |
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19 | (1) |
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20 | (1) |
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21 | (1) |
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22 | (1) |
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23 | (1) |
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High-Magnification and Wide-Angle Binoculars |
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24 | (1) |
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Military and Law Enforcement Binoculars |
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25 | (2) |
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27 | (2) |
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Monoculars and Spotting Scopes |
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29 | (3) |
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29 | (1) |
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30 | (2) |
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Riflescopes and Weapon Sights |
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32 | (3) |
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32 | (2) |
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34 | (1) |
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35 | (1) |
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35 | (5) |
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Newtonian, Cassegrain, and Gregorian Forms |
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36 | (1) |
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Schmidt--Cassegrain and Schmidt--Gregorian Forms |
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37 | (1) |
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Maksutov--Cassegrain Form |
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38 | (1) |
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39 | (1) |
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Mounts for Astronomical Binoculars and Scopes |
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40 | (8) |
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40 | (1) |
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41 | (2) |
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43 | (1) |
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More about Equatorial Mounts |
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44 | (2) |
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46 | (1) |
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47 | (1) |
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Binocular and Scope Performance |
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48 | (14) |
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Stereoscopic Vision through a Binocular |
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48 | (1) |
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Resolving Power with Optics |
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49 | (2) |
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Binocular/Scope Efficiency |
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51 | (2) |
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Handheld-Binocular Efficiency |
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53 | (1) |
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54 | (1) |
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Limiting Magnitude of a Binocular or Scope |
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55 | (2) |
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57 | (1) |
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58 | (1) |
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Atmospheric Scatter Effects |
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59 | (1) |
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Atmospheric Seeing Effects (Elevated Path) |
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60 | (1) |
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Atmospheric Seeing (Horizontal Path) |
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61 | (1) |
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Optical System Considerations |
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62 | (26) |
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Focusing for Different Target Locations |
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62 | (2) |
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64 | (1) |
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65 | (2) |
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Prism Refractive-Index Effects |
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67 | (2) |
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69 | (1) |
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70 | (2) |
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Selection of Interchangeable Eyepieces |
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72 | (2) |
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74 | (1) |
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75 | (1) |
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76 | (2) |
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78 | (1) |
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79 | (1) |
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80 | (2) |
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82 | (1) |
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Variable-Magnification (Zoom) Systems |
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83 | (2) |
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Image Stabilization Techniques |
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85 | (2) |
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87 | (1) |
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Mechanical System Considerations |
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88 | (15) |
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Overall Size of a Binocular |
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88 | (2) |
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90 | (2) |
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92 | (2) |
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Environmental Considerations |
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94 | (1) |
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95 | (1) |
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Binocular Hinge Mechanisms |
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96 | (1) |
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Binocular Collimation Mechanisms |
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97 | (2) |
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99 | (1) |
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Diopter Adjustment Mechanisms |
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100 | (1) |
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101 | (2) |
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Photography through Binoculars and Scopes |
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103 | (6) |
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Basic Photography Techniques |
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103 | (2) |
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105 | (2) |
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107 | (2) |
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Maintenance of Binoculars and Scopes |
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109 | (7) |
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Protection and Cleaning of the Instrument |
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109 | (1) |
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110 | (1) |
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111 | (3) |
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114 | (2) |
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Desirable Instrument Attributes |
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116 | (9) |
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116 | (1) |
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Attributes for Bird-Watching Binoculars |
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117 | (1) |
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Attributes for Hunting Binoculars |
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118 | (1) |
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Attributes for Military Binoculars |
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119 | (1) |
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Attributes for Astronomical Binoculars |
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120 | (1) |
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Attributes for Spotting Scopes |
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121 | (1) |
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Attributes for Astronomical Refractor Scopes |
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122 | (1) |
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Attributes for Newtonian Scopes |
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123 | (1) |
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Attributes for Catadioptric Scopes |
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124 | (1) |
| Equation Summary |
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125 | (3) |
| Bibliography |
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128 | (7) |
| Index |
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