Monocular
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monocular-273-12278537
title:
Monocular
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A monocular is a compact refracting telescope used to magnify images of distant objects, typically using an optical prism to ensure an erect image, instead of using relay lenses like most telescopic sights. The volume and weight of a monocular are typically less than half of a pair of binoculars with similar optical properties, making it more portable and also less expensive. This is because binoculars are essentially a pair of monoculars packed together — one for each eye. As a result, monocula
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Optical device
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monocular
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2024-02-29T18:58:38Z
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