@inproceedings{55defcbedf1e44f4aa2d8de0a6a5e050,
title = "The 300-year quest for binoculars",
abstract = "The modern form of the refracting telescope advanced rapidly following its invention in 1608, but almost 300 years elapsed before practical prismatic binoculars became available. The evolution of binoculars and the associated manufacturing issues are discussed.",
keywords = "Antique Optics, Binoculars, History of Optics, Optical Design, Optical Instrumentation, Telescopes",
author = "Greivenkamp, {John E.} and David Steed",
year = "2010",
doi = "10.1117/12.870953",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780819480828",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "International Optical Design Conference 2010",
note = "International Optical Design Conference 2010 ; Conference date: 13-06-2010 Through 17-06-2010",
}