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A series of internal lenses that magnify the image you are looking at.

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A monocular is a handheld optical device that functions similar to a small telescope but with one lens. It uses a single lens to magnify distant objects and bring them into focus for easier viewing. Users look through the eyepiece to see the magnified image produced by the lens.

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