Versatile Uses

• Bird watching and wildlife viewing - Spotting scopes are commonly used for observing birds, wildlife and nature. They allow you to view animals from a safe distance without disturbing them. Spotting scopes provide much better magnification than binoculars for this purpose.
• Target shooting - Spotting scopes are very useful for target shooters to see the bullet impacts on the target from a distance. They allow precision shooters to make accurate adjustments to aim.
• Stargazing and astronomy - Higher power spotting scopes can be used for astronomical viewing like observing the moon, planets and celestial objects. Some spotting scopes can also be mounted on astronomy telescopes to enhance the viewing experience.
• Hunting - Many hunters use spotting scopes to scout for game animals before the hunt. They help in spotting the game animals, judging their size and numbers from a distance. Some hunters also use spotting scopes with range finding reticles to estimate the distance to the target.
• Surveillance - Spotting scopes can be used for surveillance purposes to monitor activities from a long distance. Some spotting scopes have adapters to mount cameras for video recording.
• Sailing and boating - On boats and sailboats, spotting scopes are useful for spotting landmarks, navigation aids and spotting wildlife like whales or dolphins from a distance.