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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Binoculars

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Historical information

Binoculars or field glasses are two refracting telescopes mounted side-by-side and aligned to point in the same direction, allowing the viewer to use both eyes (binocular vision) when viewing distant objects.

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cwa-org-124-2025.77

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There is an adjuster which rotates different lenses to suit the chosen use.
Three settings on the binoculars:
"Field"
"Marine"
"Theatre"

Side of eyepiece is the number 3349

Contextual information

The term “binocular” comes from the Latin words “bini” (two) and “oculus” (eye), reflecting the use of both eyes in viewing.

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Monday, 7 September, 2026

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