Question

For seeing the cricket match we prefer binocular over terrestrial telescope. Why?

Answer 1

Binocular is preferred for observing a cricket match and not a terrestrial telescope because binocular gives a proper three-dimensional view.

Binoculars have the following advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:

• It is easily portable
• It is best for terrestrial views
• It doesn’t involve too much of maintenance

Disadvantages:

• It is not suitable when there are low light conditions
• Detailed viewing of celestial objects is not possible

Following are the advantages and disadvantages of the telescope
Advantages:

• It is used for detailed viewing of celestial objects
• Cameras can be attached to capture pictures
• These can be used in low light conditions

Disadvantages:

• It is too bulky to carry
• It is not suitable for terrestrial viewing