: the lens or combination of lenses at the eye end of an optical instrument
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One such presentation came from Seiji Fujimoto (opens a new tab) of the University of Texas, Austin, who showed new work demonstrating that bright massive galaxies might contain more than meets the eyepiece.
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Rebecca Boyle, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Now the company is following up with the Explorer – which not only feature two eyepieces but also a pop-up screen.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024
Designed for tots ages 3 and up, the binoculars magnify objects up to twice their size and come with a focus knob, a lanyard, and a larger eyepiece that get kids comfortable with using binoculars.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 14 June 2024
Besides, the real money is in the mount and eyepieces.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 29 May 2024
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Rebecca Boyle, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Now the company is following up with the Explorer – which not only feature two eyepieces but also a pop-up screen.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024
Designed for tots ages 3 and up, the binoculars magnify objects up to twice their size and come with a focus knob, a lanyard, and a larger eyepiece that get kids comfortable with using binoculars.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 14 June 2024
Besides, the real money is in the mount and eyepieces.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 29 May 2024
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“Eyepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyepiece. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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eyepiece
noun
eye·piece
ˈī-ˌpēs 
: the lens or combination of lenses at the eye end of an optical instrument (as a microscope or telescope)
Medical Definition
eyepiece
noun
eye·piece
ˈī-ˌpēs
: the lens or combination of lenses at the eye end of an optical instrument
called also ocular
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