Binocular Glasses

November 30th, 2007 No Comments   Posted in Optical

The invention of the telescope in the 17th century opened up a whole new world. Soon after it appeared, people began to experiment with binocular glasses, a method that gives a different field of view and offers a more portable option. There were three main types of binoculars, or field glasses, developed. The early models were based on the Galilean technique. Porro Prism models were popular in the 1850s and Roof Prism glasses came three decades later. This is an invention that proves that a good idea will stand the test of time. Magnification, focus and image stabilization have all been Click to Read More