Post by Rose on Apr 25, 2007 22:37:42 GMT -5
Electrobinoculars
Electrobinoculars are handheld imaging devices used to view objects from a considerable distance. The sophisticated device displays images with an overlay of computerized information detailing the object's distance, relative and true azimuths, and elevation. The imaging apparatus functions in low light conditions, enhancing the view to readable levels. Luke Skywalker owned an inexpensive pair of macrobinoculars when he worked on his uncle's farm on Tatooine. It was with these that he witnessed the space battle high above the desert world that would bring the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO into his life. Darth Maul used a sophisticated pair of electrobinoculars in his search for Queen Amidala on Naboo. Many of the spectators at the Podrace arena in Mos Espa used electrobinoculars to watch the contestants from a safe distance. Electrobinoculars are common throughout the galaxy, utilizing stereoscopic sights and computer-enhanced magnification to view images of distant objects with staggering detail and clarity. Rechargeable energy cells rated for six months of use power the typical unit. Advanced computer-enhanced telescopic lenses provide up to 500 times magnification. Many also have data ports capable of feeding images to hologram recorders, datapads, or other recording tools. They can also be linked to blasters for long-range attacks. A small number of advanced electrobinoculars have internal hologram and visual recorders capable of storing up to three hour's worth of images.