field of view

Meanings

• noun

  The angular extent of the observable area in the horizontal and vertical directions, particularly in relation to a telescope or camera.

  - "The field of view of a telescope determines how much of the sky you can observe at once."
  - "The wide-angle lens of the camera has a larger field of view, allowing more of the scene to be captured."

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Variants

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field of view , fields of view

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Etymology

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The term 'field of view' originated from the use of telescopes and cameras where the observable area through the lens or viewfinder is referred to as the 'field'.

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Trivia

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1. The field of view of a human eye is about 120 degrees.

2. The field of view of a typical smartphone camera is around 40-45 degrees.

3. The Hubble Space Telescope has a field of view of about 1 arcminute.

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Related Concepts

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1. Angle of view: The angle between the two extreme rays entering a lens or mirror, measured from the optical center of the lens or mirror.

2. FoV: Abbreviation for 'field of view'.

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Culture

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The concept of field of view is significant in various fields such as astronomy, photography, and videography, where the ability to capture or observe a larger or smaller area affects the final result.

How to Memorize "field of view"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a telescope or camera with a lens or viewfinder. Visualize the area that can be observed through it as the 'field of view'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'field of view' with the observable area through a lens or viewfinder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Five O's View' to remember the definition: 'Field' for the observable area, 'Of' for 'in', 'View' for 'the observable area through'.

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