How Opera Glasses and Theater Binoculars Came to be



Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2008

by Davin Perkins
http://www.fineoperaglasses.com

Like many inventions; Opera Glasses came to be as a result of a long line of inventions and improvements on those inventions. The process started in the year 1608 when a Dutch optician by the name of Hans Lipperhey developed the first pair of binoculars with a magnification capability of X3. Less than a year later a well known Inventor and Philosopher by the name of Galileo developed what became known as the Galilean Telescope and had a magnification capability of x30 which allowed him to search the skies. Advertisements were first found for Opera Glasses and Theater Binoculars in London Advertisements as early as 1730 in the form of a long collapsible telescope. The "Opera Glass" as it was referred to; was often covered in enamel, Gems, ivory or other decorations and paintings.

For Almost 100 years Opera Glasses continued as Telescopes. In Vienna in the year 1823 the first binocular Opera Glasses and Theater Binoculars began to appear. They were two simple Galilean telescopes with a bridge in the center, each telescope focused independently from the other by extending or shortening the telescope until a desired focus was achieved, which was useful, yet very cumbersome.

Two years later in Paris Pierre Lemiere improved on this design and created a center focus wheel. This allowed the focusing of both telescopes together. After this development Opera Glasses and Theater Binoculars grew and grew in popularity because of the superior view given in Opera and Theater Houses as well as a beautiful design. By the 1850's Opera Glasses and Theater Glasses had become a must have fashion Accessory for all Opera or Theater goers.

Today, in modern Opera Glasses, the design Galileo implemented in his first telescope 400 years ago, is still in use today. Although there have been many improvements to the design over the years, this fact has never changed. Opera Glasses offer a front row view, regardless of where you seat is, and styling that is unequaled. Opera Glasses and Theater Binoculars come in many varieties now, there are Opera Glasses with chains, with handles, and lights for reading your program discreetly during the performance. And come in many materials and colors. Today anyone can improve their view at the theater or opera. You may find out how, by clicking on the link below.

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