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Spotting Scopes – you will get a great deal of use from. Sometimes, using a pair of binoculars<\/a> is not enough to view an object or target from afar. There are times when using binoculars, they are just too limited for long-distance viewing. For this viewing limitation, Spotting Scopes can pick up where binoculars leave off. For pure enjoyment, looking at a subject from a distance, using a spotting scope is a game changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to opt for the best scope within your budget.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Like telescopes, spotting scopes are high-magnification instruments designed to see objects from a distance, they are specifically designed for use on land (but can also be used for astronomy!). This makes them a great choice for anyone wanting to make the most of their view from home, the batch or taking on bird-watching trips. Their small size and rubber housing’s lend themselves excellently to spending hours outdoors, far better than a heavy, more fragile telescope. But their benefits don\u2019t stop there. With magnification equivalent to a lens of 1,250 to 3,000mm, they outshine binoculars or even a 500mm telephoto lens in a big way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you can certainly use a telescope for terrestrial viewing, they aren\u2019t specifically designed for that task. Conversely, the spotting scope wasn\u2019t designed to look at the moon and planets, but it does a pretty good job of that when needed. The spotting scope can look at the moon, planets, and some deep sky stuff, but it also can look at birds, activity on the water, the animals on the farm, wildlife, and more without missing a beat. Your family member\u2019s interest in the stars may fade, but almost everyone loves watching birds, boats, and other things up close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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