eyepiece

noun

eye·piece | \ ˈī-ˌpēs

Definition of eyepiece

: the lens or combination of lenses at the eye end of an optical instrument

Examples of eyepiece in a Sentence

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It is designed specifically for solar observation, and the 20mm eyepiece provides 18 times magnification. — Don Melanson, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Gear You'll Need to Watch This Summer's Solar Eclipse," 30 June 2017 Buyers can pick from two sizes, which offer the same eyepieces with different head strap sizes and interpupillary distances. — Adi Robertson, The Verge, "I tried Magic Leap and saw a flawed glimpse of mixed reality’s amazing potential," 8 Aug. 2018 In addition, the observatory will be open and visitors will have an opportunity to take a look through the eyepiece of its 16-inch telescope. — Staff Report, Post-Tribune, "Community news," 15 May 2018 In addition, the observatory will be open and visitors will have an opportunity to take a look through the eyepiece of its 16-inch telescope. — Staff Report, Post-Tribune, "Community news," 15 May 2018 In addition, the observatory will be open and visitors will have an opportunity to take a look through the eyepiece of its 16-inch telescope. — Staff Report, Post-Tribune, "Community news," 15 May 2018 In addition, the observatory will be open and visitors will have an opportunity to take a look through the eyepiece of its 16-inch telescope. — Staff Report, Post-Tribune, "Community news," 15 May 2018 In addition, the observatory will be open and visitors will have an opportunity to take a look through the eyepiece of its 16-inch telescope. — Staff Report, Post-Tribune, "Community news," 15 May 2018 The interactive exhibit will be a comprehensive look at the thematic slides in their purest form—with projections lining the walls and eyepieces available to investigate the unique slides closely. — Alex Scimecca, Fortune, "The Anonymous Project Gives 70-Year-Old Color Slides a Second Life," 18 May 2018

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