Binoculars, Opera Glasses and Field Glasses (Shire Albums)

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Summary: THE BEST SHORT STUDY ON BINOCULARS HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY
Review: This precious 32 page booklet tells us the complete history of binoculars from their invention almost four centuries ago to the modern types we use today. The text describes the natural miracle of binocular vision, explains the workings of the different models and provides a thorough glossary of technical terms. There are also 56 b&w photos and engravings. This is a valuable reference source for binocular collectors and researchers in this fascinating subject. The chapter dealing with military binoculars is particularly interesting and well researched.Highly recommended.

Dr. Fred Watson is astronomer-in-charge of the Anglo-Australian Observatory near Coonabarabran, New South Wales, Australia.