Astroscope

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As´tro`scope

An old astronomical instrument, formed of two cones, on whose surface the constellations were delineated.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.

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I have an AstroScope Night Vision Adapter for Nikon AF-type SLR cameras that uses an ITT Generation 3 PINNACLE image intensifier tube and that produces the same image quality as my 6X Morovision MV-760 Generation 3 PINNACLE night vision riflescope.

You use your existing Nikkor lenses and the AstroScope installs between the lens and the camera body in less that 10 seconds using the standard Nikon bayonet mount (with both a Nikon SLR AF [Auto Focus] Front Lens Adapter [FLA] and Back Body Adapter [BBA]).

The AstroScope, which is also available for Canon EOS-type cameras, is in wide use with military units, law enforcement agencies and journalists throughout the world.

Unlike pocketscope-based night vision photographic setups, AstroScope is specifically designed and dedicated for image capture applications.

Night vision the generation 4 myth: Kokalis discussed the history and development of nightvision devices in the 3/1 issue. Now he brings you up to date on some recent developments and offers buying suggestions

The Astroscope 9350Niks-3 Pro from Electrophysics is a low-cost gen-3 image intensification system that mounts onto a Nikon (or Canon) SLR camera or a camcorder enabling the user to perform night-vision photography or filming.

Forward to the point: the key to winning a ground engagement is to be found in the accurate placement of devastating firepower. Whether this firepower comes from artillery or from air strikes is arguably immaterial, what is vital is that it destroys the intended target rapidly, on first strike with minimal collateral damage and risk to friendly forces

This is registered to Astroscope Ltd, a company whose sole director lives in Germany.