Talk:Monocular

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[edit] Photo

I have a monocular, and as soon as I can find the camera, I'll take a picture of ot

[edit] Question

Are monoculars also used in the field to examine objects close-up, like an ant, say, or a flower? Or is that something else?

Sjforman 17:46, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

yes, they are. They're very popular in a way because they have technology to let you see clearly in dark. Some use infrared to aid this. They are indeed used for bird-sighting, surveillance, spying, etc. Look them up on amazon and you will know this 72.144.39.183 21:29, 23 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Needs to be referenced

I have added an original research tag. "used by visually impaired people" is a primary use? Sounds like someones opinion or impression. This article needs sources and references. Fountains of Bryn Mawr (talk) 19:44, 24 April 2008 (UTC)