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The size of the field is also dependent, in part, without regard to 

 magnification, upon the size of the opening in the ocular diaphragm. 

 Some oculars, as the orthoscopic and periscopic, are so constructed as 

 to eliminate the ocular diaphragm, and in consequence, although this 

 is not the sole cause, the field is considerably increased. The exact 

 size of the field may be read off directly by putting a stage micrometer 

 under the microscope and noting the number of spaces required to 

 measure the diameter of the light circle. 



§ 47. Table showing the actual size in millimeters of the field of a group 

 of commonly used objectives and oculars. Compare with the graphic rep- 

 resentation in Fig. jy. See also § 4.6. 



