Observation by Peter Anderson: The compleat nerd 2X Galilean spectacles

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Peter Anderson

Observer

Peter Anderson

Observed

2012 May 26 - 14:00

Uploaded

2018 Oct 14 - 00:19

Objects

Observatory
Equipment

Equipment

Standard camera

Exposure

Not relevant

Location

Brisbane, Australia

Target name

Galilean style spectacles

Title

The compleat nerd 2X Galilean spectacles

About this image

I was given this when someone was clearing out old stuff. (I did not purchase it.) It is 2 magnification (approx), with a field of view 30 degrees wide, falling off at the edges. The unit is branded 'COIL' and the focus for each eye is adjustable at each side. The image at the centre of the field of view is very clear and sharp, similar to other low magnification Galilean units. It suffers badly from stray light so a user would be best advised to wear a cap - with brim forward, or a hat as shielding. Apart from that it is laughable to look at (see images), but very convenient to use. Lastly, 'Would I go out in public with it?' - Definitely NOT! Have I used it? No, just for a quick gawk.

Files associated with this observation

Galilean 2X binoculars adj.jpg (247.8 kB)

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