field of view

noun phrase

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After dark on Thursday, Venus will be close to the Beehive Cluster — an open cluster of 100 stars — with binoculars allowing both to be seen in the same field of view. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Roman will pair a large field of view with crisp infrared vision to survey deep, vast swaths of sky. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026 Spanning about the width of three full moons, the cluster and crescent moon will fit comfortably into the same binocular field of view, creating a spectacular sight. Jules-Pierre Malartre, Space.com, 17 June 2026 Roman’s large field of view would be able to capture the same panorama with only two, according to NASA. Denise Chow, NBC news, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for field of view

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First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of field of view was in 1763

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