Field Guide to Binoculars and Scopes
Field Guide to Binoculars and Scopes (SPIE Field Guide Vol. FG19) by Paul R. Yoder Jr. and Daniel Vukobratovich
English | 2011 | ISBN: 0819486493 | 151 pages | PDF | 7 MB
English | 2011 | ISBN: 0819486493 | 151 pages | PDF | 7 MB
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