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Spotting scope
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A spotting scope is a compact lightweight portable telescope optimized for detailed observation of distant objects. They are used as tripod mounted optical enhancement devices for various outdoor acti
A 100mm spotting scope with a paraxial 30mm finderscope
A 100mm spotting scope with a paraxial 30mm finderscope
A compact spotting scope with 8-24x magnification, (corresponds to 400-1200 mm on a camera lens). The front lens is 40 mm in diameter and when fully e
A compact spotting scope with 8-24x magnification, (corresponds to 400-1200 mm on a camera lens). The front lens is 40 mm in diameter and when fully extended, it has a length of 18 cm.
An ornithologist uses a spotting scope at Rossitten Bird Observatory in 1939. This spotting scope has no zoom eyepiece, but three interchangeable eyep
An ornithologist uses a spotting scope at Rossitten Bird Observatory in 1939. This spotting scope has no zoom eyepiece, but three interchangeable eyepieces with different magnifications
A spotter (right) uses a spotting scope to assist a marksman. Spotting scopes are used on target ranges to avoid walking to the target to verify the p
A spotter (right) uses a spotting scope to assist a marksman. Spotting scopes are used on target ranges to avoid walking to the target to verify the placement of hits
Periscope
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A periscope is a device for observation over, around or through an object, obstacle or condition that prevents direct line-of-sight observation from an observer's current position.
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…or (less commonly) monopods, which provide a stationary and steady platform. Tripod heads can be used to control any required movements of the scope. Aircraft periscope Milliradian, an angular measurement used in reticled scopes intended for precision shooting…
Australian Light Horse troops using a periscope rifle, Gallipoli, 1915. Photograph by Ernest Brooks.
Australian Light Horse troops using a periscope rifle, Gallipoli, 1915. Photograph by Ernest Brooks.
A team of German artillery observers using periscope binoculars, 1943
A team of German artillery observers using periscope binoculars, 1943
1889 Arthur Krebs & Jean Rey periscope for the French submarine Gymnote
1889 Arthur Krebs & Jean Rey periscope for the French submarine Gymnote
Officer at periscope in control room of a U.S. Navy submarine in World War II
Officer at periscope in control room of a U.S. Navy submarine in World War II