Eyepiece: meaning, definitions and examples

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eyepiece

 

[ หˆaษชหŒpiหs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

optics device

An eyepiece is a lens or a combination of lenses that is placed at the end of an optical instrument, such as a telescope or microscope, through which the user looks to view the object being examined. It magnifies the image produced by the objective lens of the instrument, allowing for a clearer and larger view of the subject. The design and quality of an eyepiece can significantly affect the performance of the optical device, influencing factors like magnification, field of view, and image clarity. Different types of eyepieces are available for various applications, including those specifically designed for astronomy and laboratory use.

Synonyms

lens, ocular, viewfinder.

Examples of usage

  • The astronomer adjusted the eyepiece of the telescope.
  • Make sure to clean the eyepiece before using the microscope.
  • He replaced the eyepiece to get a better magnification.
  • Different eyepieces offer various fields of view.

Translations

Translations of the word "eyepiece" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oculรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค‚เค– เค•เคพ เค†เคตเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Okular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ okuler

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะบัƒะปัั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okular

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽฅ็œผใƒฌใƒณใ‚บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oculaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ocular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท okรผler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ‘์•ˆ๋ Œ์ฆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏุณุฉ ุงู„ุฑุคูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oฤnice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okulรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ฎ้•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ augngler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะทั–ะปะดั–ั€ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒœแƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okulyar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ocular

Etymology

The term 'eyepiece' originates from the combination of 'eye' and 'piece', referring to the part of an optical instrument that one looks through. The word 'eye' comes from Old English 'ฤ“age,' which has Germanic roots, signifying vision and sight. The term 'piece' in this context refers to a component or part of a whole instrument. The use of the eyepiece dates back to the early development of optical devices in the 16th century, coinciding with advancements in lens-making techniques. Over the centuries, eyepieces have evolved, leading to the creation of specialized designs for different fields, including astronomy, microscopy, and photography. Today, eyepieces are an essential element in various optical instruments, enabling precise examination and observation.