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OBJECTIVE LENS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- objective
1, record 1, English, objective
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- objective lens 2, record 1, English, objective%20lens
correct
- objective glass 2, record 1, English, objective%20glass
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lens in a telescopic or microscopic system nearest the object, serving to converge light from points in the field of view. 2, record 1, English, - objective
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The primary light-gathering, image-forming lens or mirror of a telescope. 3, record 1, English, - objective
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In any telescope, the main lens or mirror is called the objective. 4, record 1, English, - objective
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- objectif
1, record 1, French, objectif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] pièce principale de tous les instruments d'optique astronomiques; il reçoit sur sa surface les rayons lumineux qui viennent d'un point du ciel, et doit les concentrer en un seul point image. 2, record 1, French, - objectif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pièce optique essentielle d'une lunette astronomique est son objectif, [...] constitué par deux lentilles de façon à être achromatique. 3, record 1, French, - objectif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-08-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Cinematography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- projection lens
1, record 2, English, projection%20lens
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- objective lens 1, record 2, English, objective%20lens
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A convex or system of lenses that recreates an enlarged image of [a] transparency [or] film on a screen. 1, record 2, English, - projection%20lens
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Cinématographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- objectif de projection
1, record 2, French, objectif%20de%20projection
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lentille convexe ou système de lentilles qui projette sur un écran une image agrandie d'une diapositive ou d'un film. 2, record 2, French, - objectif%20de%20projection
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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