Small Scopes

Binoculars defined for the...myopic?

Presented for your amusement, or education if you really, really don't know much about binoculars, is this introductory piece:

Binoculars

Binoculars are actually two telescopes placed side by side so a viewer can see through them with both eyes. Unlike monoculars which is one small telescope and can only been seen through using one eye. The advantages of using binoculars over monoculars are:

1. Both eyes can see comfortably through both lenses with having to squint one eye to see.

2. Binoculars provide three dimensional images that have more depth. Two views are drawn together to make one total picture and allow the viewer to see things at some distances up close and personal.

3. Binoculars are just more comfortable to look through and hold steady because both hands are usually used.

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posted by Tako John @ 6:02 PM