Field Guide To Binoculars And Scopes (spie Field Guide Vol. Fg19) (apie Field Guides)

Modern binoculars and scopes meet a variety of user needs. This Field Guide provides readers with a concise, organized reference that explains the functions and configurations of instruments commonly used by bird watchers, hunters, amateur astronomers, and military and law-enforcement members. This book also addresses the rationale behind instrument design choices, with hardware examples illustrating specific arrangements and features. Table of Contents - Fundamentals - Pertinent Eye Parameters - Basic Configurations - Binoculars - Monoculars and Spotting Scopes - Riflescopes and Weapon Sights - Astronomical Scopes - Mounts for Astronomical Binoculars and Scopes - Binocular and Scope Performance - Optical System Considerations - Mechanical System Considerations - Photography through Binoculars and Scopes - Maintenance of Binoculars and Scopes - Desirable Instrument Attributes - Equation Summary - Bibliography - Index Expand your knowledge of Optics in Optical Instruments by taking the SPIE course Introduction to Optomechanical Design, with instructor Daniel Vukobratovich. Click here to register. Modern binoculars and scopes meet a variety of user needs. This Field Guide provides readers with a concise, organized reference that explains the functions and configurations of instruments commonly used by bird watchers, hunters, amateur astronomers, and military and law-enforcement members. This book also addresses the rationale behind instrument design choices, with hardware examples illustrating specific arrangements and features. Modern binoculars and scopes meet a variety of user needs. This Field Guide provides readers with a concise, organised reference that explains the functions and configurations of instruments commonly used by bird watchers, hunters, amateur astronomers, and military and law-enforcement members. This book also addresses the rationale behind instrument design choices. Paul R. Yoder And Daniel Vukobratovich. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.