eyepiece
noun
eye·piece
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Definition of eyepiece
: the lens or combination of lenses at the eye end of an optical instrument
Examples of eyepiece in a Sentence
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Here are a few things to know about Tuesday night’s big show: Saturn is usually best viewed through the eyepiece of a telescope, but those of us who are merely equipped with a pair of naked eyes will have a great view of the planet Tuesday evening. — Patrick May, The Mercury News, "Saturn and its rings will be visible tonight; here’s when and where to watch," 9 July 2019 Try to keep your eye plugged to the eyepiece for at least 10 minutes at a time. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, "Sky Watch: What’s big and round and almost on Earth’s doorstep? Jupiter, of course," 23 June 2019 The rifle was paired with a helmet whose eyepiece showed, with night vision and thermal vision, where the rifle was pointed as well as what was directly in front of the soldier. — Sabrina Schnur, BostonGlobe.com, "US Army researchers in Natick display new technology at the State House," 19 June 2019 It is designed specifically for solar observation, and the 20mm eyepiece provides 18 times magnification. — Don Melanson, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Gear You'll Need to Watch This Summer's Solar Eclipse," 30 June 2017 Buyers can pick from two sizes, which offer the same eyepieces with different head strap sizes and interpupillary distances. — Adi Robertson, The Verge, "I tried Magic Leap and saw a flawed glimpse of mixed reality’s amazing potential," 8 Aug. 2018 In addition, the observatory will be open and visitors will have an opportunity to take a look through the eyepiece of its 16-inch telescope. — Staff Report, Post-Tribune, "Community news," 15 May 2018 In addition, the observatory will be open and visitors will have an opportunity to take a look through the eyepiece of its 16-inch telescope. — Staff Report, Post-Tribune, "Community news," 15 May 2018 In addition, the observatory will be open and visitors will have an opportunity to take a look through the eyepiece of its 16-inch telescope. — Staff Report, Post-Tribune, "Community news," 15 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'eyepiece.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for eyepiece
eyepiece
noun
English Language Learners Definition of eyepiece
: the part of a telescope or microscope that you look through
See the full definition for eyepiece in the English Language Learners Dictionary
eyepiece
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eye·piece
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Kids Definition of eyepiece
: the lens or combination of lenses at the eye end of an optical instrument (as a microscope or telescope)
eyepiece
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eye·piece
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Medical Definition of eyepiece
: the lens or combination of lenses at the eye end of an optical instrument
— called also ocular
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