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Record 1 2007-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Optical Instruments
  • Photography
  • Cinematography
DEF

A variable number of lenses making up an optical device.

CONT

Barlow lens: A lens assembly with a negative focal length placed between an eyepiece and telescope that effectively increases the focal length (and magnification) of a telescope.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Photographie
  • Cinématographie
DEF

Assemblage d'un nombre variable de lentilles formant un dispositif optique.

Spanish

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