Definition of eyepiece
: the lens or combination of lenses at the eye end of an optical instrument
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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.
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The PlayStation VR, which suspends the eyepiece housing just in front of the eyes, remains the comfort champ.
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At the eyepiece of its own telescope, the intelligent extraterrestrial might likewise be ogling Disney’s smaller, fainter home galaxy, the Milky Way.
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For half a century, Bud Dorsey has kept an eye on life in Louisville through the eyepiece on a camera.
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Positioned right over the shoulder of Smith throughout the hearing, a costumed hearing attendee twiddled his facial hair and adjusted his eyepiece throughout the hearing.
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The microscope features dual eyepieces, a monitor showing visitors the conservator’s view, and a footpad that allows O’Connell to adjust the microscope without taking her hands off her work.
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Having just made its closest pass to Earth less than a month ago, Saturn will still appear impressively big and bright through the eyepiece.
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It was outfitted with a filter so guests could view the Sun through the eyepiece.
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First Known Use of eyepiece
1729
EYEPIECE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of eyepiece for English Language Learners
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: the part of a telescope or microscope that you look through
EYEPIECE Defined for Kids
Definition of eyepiece for Students
: the lens or combination of lenses at the eye end of an optical instrument (as a microscope or telescope)
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of eyepiece
: the lens or combination of lenses at the eye end of an optical instrument — called also
ocular
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