eyepiece

noun

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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

Recent Examples on the Web In comparison to modern observatories on earth or floating millions of miles away in space, Ladd can see at a magnification of 83 to 600 times depending on the eyepiece. — Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Feb. 2022 Since 1993, Space Shuttle crews have made four more servicing missions to this eyepiece on the stars. — David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2021 The idea of a powerful telescope that doesn’t even have an eyepiece is interesting, to say the least. — Zach Epstein, BGR, 14 Aug. 2021 Through an eyepiece like a gunsight, the transmission man kept the massive dome of the Capitol right on the cross-hairs. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2021 Next, close your left eye, and use the adjuster on the right eyepiece (diopter) to again bring things into focus. — Daisy Kelly, chicagotribune.com, 11 Apr. 2021 The large eyepiece diameter offers a wider field of view as well. — Chris Hachey, BGR, 19 May 2021 The large eyepiece diameter offers a wider field of view as well. — Chris Hachey, BGR, 19 May 2021 The large eyepiece diameter offers a wider field of view as well. — Chris Hachey, BGR, 19 May 2021 See More

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