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Spotting scopes are a portable telescope that will enhance your enjoyment of the outdoors. These scopes will allow you to observe at distances far beyond what you could with binoculars. Common features include magnification from 20x-60x, a rugged, rubber armored body, variable zoom eyepiece or a range of eyepieces, and convenient mounting.

You may choose a straight-thru spotting scope (the eyepiece is on the same axis as the body), or an angled spotting scope (they eyepiece is about 45 degrees to the body of the scope). The straight thru spotting scopes are better when moving and angled spotting scopes are better when sharing the view with others of different heights.
Many spotting scopes have camera adaptation, which allows for an even richer experience with the ability to take pictures.

Check our selection of the best spotting scopes: ALPEN Spotting Scopes, BURRIS Spotting Scopes, BUSHNELL Spotting Scopes, LEUPOLD Spotting Scopes, NIKON Spotting Scopes, SIMMONS Spotting Scopes, TASCO Spotting Scopes, VORTEX Spotting Scopes, YUKON Spotting Scopes, ZEISS Spotting Scopes, and many more (see all Spotting Scope brands).

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Alpen 15-30x50 Waterproof Spotting Scope KIT

Alpen ALPEN 15-30x50 Spotting Scope KIT (730KIT)
Item #: ALP-730KIT - The 15-30x50 spotting scope KIT is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. This model features powerful lenses, and comes with padded field carrying case, car window mount, table top tripod and premium aluminum hard side carrying case with foam.

The 15-30x50 spotting scope KIT (730KIT) is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. It features powerful lenses, and comes standard with a durable, padded field carrying case.

The kit package provides a durable and safe way to protect your spotting scope and accessories.

The aluminum case has internal molded foam protection. Car window mount and table top tripod along with an added nylon field carrying case make this model the best choice for you. ALPEN’s lifetime warranty is included.

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Alpen ALPEN 15-30x50 Waterproof Spotting Scope (730)
Item #: ALP-730 - The 15-30x50 spotting scope is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. It features powerful lenses, and comes standard with a durable, padded field carrying case.

The 15-30x50 spotting scope is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. It features powerful lenses, and comes standard with a durable, padded field carrying case.

This model comes with a portable 12" swivel-head tripod. ALPEN's lifetime warranty is included.

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Alpen 15-45x60 Waterproof Spotting Scope w/45deg. Eyepiece

Alpen ALPEN 15-45x60 Angled Waterproof Spotting Scope (728)
Item #: ALP-728 - The 15-45x60 spotting scope is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. It features powerful lenses and comes with a durable, padded field carrying case and 12" tripod.

Alpen is proud to be the winner of Great Buy Award in 2003, 2004, and 2005 as seen in Outdoor Life Magazine's gear test.

The 15-45x60 spotting scope (728) is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. It features Angled Eyepiece, powerful lenses and comes with a durable, padded field carrying case and 12" tripod.

The package includes ALPEN's lifetime warranty.

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Alpen 15-45x60 Waterproof Spotting Scope

Alpen ALPEN 15-45x60 Spotting Scope (725)
Item #: ALP-725 - The 15-45x60 spotting scope features powerful lenses, and comes standard with a durable, padded field carrying case. The package includes a portable 12" swivel-head tripod.

Alpen is proud to be the winner of Great Buy Award in 2003, 2004, and 2005 as seen in Outdoor Life Magazine's gear test.

The 15-45x60 spotting scope (725) is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. It features powerful lenses, and comes standard with a durable, padded field carrying case. The package also includes a portable 12" swivel-head tripod.

This model is also available as a kit set (AL725KIT), which includes the following additional accessories: an aluminum travel case and a car window mount.

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Alpen ALPEN 15-45x60 Waterproof Spotting Scope KIT (725KIT)
Item #: ALP-725KIT - The 15-56x60 spotting scope is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. The Aluminum Case has internal molded foam protection. In addition the package includes a car window mount and convenient table top tripod along with an added nylon field carrying case.

Alpen is proud to be the winner of Great Buy Award in 2003, 2004, and 2005 as seen in Outdoor Life Magazine's gear test.

The 15-45x60 spotting scope (725KIT) is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. The aluminum case has internal molded foam protection. The package also includes a car window mount and convenient table top tripod along with an added nylon field carrying case.

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Alpen 18-36x60 Waterproof Spotting Scope

Alpen ALPEN 18-36x60 Spotting Scope (735)
Item #: ALP-735 - The 18-36x60 spotting scope features powerful lenses, and comes standard with a durable, padded field carrying case.

Alpen is proud to be the winner of Great Buy Award in 2003, 2004, and 2005 as seen in Outdoor Life Magazine's gear test.

The 18-36x60 spotting scope (735) is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. It features powerful lenses, and comes standard with a durable, padded field carrying case. It also comes with a portable 12" swivel-head tripod.

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Alpen 18-36x60 Waterproof Spotting Scope KIT

Alpen ALPEN 18-36x60 Waterproof Spotting Scopes KIT (735KIT)
Item #: ALP-735KIT - The 18-36x60 spotting scope is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant.

The 18-36x60 spotting scope KIT (735KIT) is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. It features powerful lenses, and comes standard with a durable, padded field carrying case. It also comes with a portable 12" swivel-head tripod.

The kit package provides a durable and safe way to protect your scopes and accessories. The aluminum case has internal molded foam protection. Car window mount and table top tripod along with an added nylon field carrying case make this model the best choice for you. ALPEN’s lifetime warranty is included.

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Alpen 20-60x60 with 45 Degree EP Spotting Scope Picture1

Alpen ALPEN 20-60x60 Spotting Scope w/45 Degree EP (745KIT)
Item #: ALP-745KIT - The 20-60x60 spotting scope with 45 degree EP is nitrogen filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. Its top quality optics perform flawlessly under all weather conditions.

Spotting scope users demand top quality optics that perform flawlessly under all weather conditions. The 20-60x60 spotting scope (745KIT) is nitrogen filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant.

This model features powerful lenses, and comes standard with a durable, padded field carrying case.

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Alpen ALPEN 20-60x60 Spotting Scope w/45 Degree EP (745)
Item #: ALP-745 - The 20-60x60 spotting scope features a 45 degree eye piece and is fully waterproof and fogproof. The zoom magnification provides a great combination of convenience and optical performance.

Spotting scope users demand top quality optics that perform flawlessly under all weather conditions. The 20-60x60 spotting scope (745) features a 45 degree eye piece and is fully waterproof and fogproof. The zoom magnification provides a great combination of convenience and optical performance.

This spotting scope has 20-60x magnification which provides panoramic viewing at low power and close up viewing of distant objects at high power and weighs 39 ounces. The retractable sun shade helps reduce glare and the BAK4 multi-coated optics deliver a bright crisp image and the rubber armoring provides shock resistance.

This model is great for back country use, bench rest, or just viewing in your back yard. It comes with small table top tripod and durable carrying case.

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Alpen ALPEN 20-60x60 Waterproof Spotting Scope (742)
Item #: ALP-742 - The 20-60x60 waterproof spotting scope provides panoramic viewing at low power and close up viewing of distant objects at high power and weighs 37 ounces.

The 20-60x60 spotting scope (742) features a straight eye piece and is fully waterproof and fogproof. The zoom magnification provides a great combination of convenience and optical performance.

This waterproof spotting scope has 20-60x magnification which provides panoramic viewing at low power and close up viewing of distant objects at high power and weighs 37 ounces. The retractable sun shade helps reduce glare and the BAK4 multi-coated optics deliver a bright crisp image and the rubber armoring provides shock resistance. This model ia great for back country use, bench rest, or just viewing in your back yard.

The model comes with small table top tripod and durable carrying case and is backed by Alpen's lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

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Alpen ALPEN 20-60x60 Waterproof Spotting Scope (742KIT)
Item #: ALP-742KIT - The 20-60x60 waterproof spotting scope is nitrogen filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant.

The 20-60x60 spotting scope (742KIT) features a straight eye piece and is fully waterproof and fogproof. The zoom magnification provides a great combination of convenience and optical performance.

This waterproof spotting scope has 20-60x magnification which provides panoramic viewing at low power and close up viewing of distant objects at high power and weighs 37 ounces. The retractable sun shade helps reduce glare and the BAK4 multi-coated optics deliver a bright crisp image and the rubber armoring provides shock resistance. This model is great for back country use, bench rest, or just viewing in your back yard.

The model comes with micro-adjustable tripod and aluminum travel case and is backed by Alpen's lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

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Alpen 20-60x80 Waterproof Spotting Scope w/45deg. Eyepiece KIT

Alpen ALPEN 20-60x80 Angled Spotting Scope KIT (788KIT)
Item #: ALP-788KIT - The 20-60x80 spotting scope KIT is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. It features powerful lenses, and comes standard with a durable, padded field carrying case.

The 20-60x80 spotting scope KIT (788KIT) is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. It features powerful lenses, and comes standard with a durable, padded field carrying case.

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Alpen 20-60x80 Waterproof Spotting Scope w/45deg. Eyepiece

Alpen ALPEN 20-60x80 Angled Spotting Scope (788)
Item #: ALP-788 - The 20-60x80 spotting scope features powerful lenses, and comes standard with a durable, padded field carrying case. It is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant.

Alpen is proud to be the winner of Great Buy Award in 2003, 2004, and 2005 as seen in Outdoor Life Magazine's gear test.

The 20-60x80 spotting scope (788) is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant.It features powerful lenses, and comes standard with a durable, padded field carrying case.

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Alpen 20x50 Waterproof Mini Spotting Scope with Tripod

Alpen ALPEN 20x50 Mini Spotting Scope (711)
Item #: ALP-711 - The 20x50 spotting scope has quality optics that perform impeccably under both favorable and unfavorable weather conditions. This model is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant. The package includes sunshade, carrying case and tripod.

The 20x50 mini spotting scope (711) has quality optics that perform impeccably under both favorable and unfavorable weather conditions. The scope is nitrogen-filled, waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant.

This model features powerful lenses, and comes standard with a durable, padded field carrying case. It also comes with a portable 12" swivel-head tripod.

The spotting scope features Alpen's lifetime warranty.

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Barska Blackhawk 20-60x60 Spotting Scope Picture1

Barska BARSKA Blackhawk 20-60x60 Spotting Scope (AD10350)
Item #: BAR-AD10350 - Efficient, durable, and easily portable, the Barska Blackhawk 20-60x60 Spotting Scope is the perfect tool to take along on any outdoor adventure.

Efficient, durable, and easily portable, the BARSKA Blackhawk 20-60x60 Spotting Scope (AD10350) is the perfect tool to take along on any outdoor adventure.

This Porro prism design spotting scope's 60mm objective lens allows for optimum light transmission, even in low-light conditions. The lens are also multi-coated for clear, bright, high-contrast images. The 20-60x60 Spotting Scope is ergonomically designed for maximum comfort.

Additionally, this model is completely waterproof and fogproof, and features shockproof durable rubber armor. Variable focus allows for customized viewing, and an included sunshade reduces glare. Tripod included.

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SPOTTING SCOPES

A Spotting Scope is a portable telescope, optimized for the observation of terrestrial objects. The magnification of a spotting scope is typically on the order of 20X to 60X. Other common features include:

somewhat "rugged" or rubber-armoured design
convenient mounting for attaching to a tripod
ergonomically designed and located knob for focus control
tethered elastomeric lens cap
a range of eyepieces to give different magnifications, or a variable "zoom" eyepiece to give a range of magnifications (e.g. 20-60X)

The light gathering power of a spotting scope is determined by the width of the objective lens, typically between 55 and 80 mm. All else being equal, the larger the objective, the more heavy and expensive the telescope.

There are three types of spotting scope: "straight-through" spotting scopes (the eyepiece is one the same axis as the body of the spotting scope), "angled" spotting scopes (the eyepiece is at an angle of about 45 degrees to the body of the spotting scope), and, rarely, a more complex, shoulder-mounted design. Straight-through spotting scope are easier to use from, say, inside a car, while angled spotting scopes are more comfortable for tall people and more easily shared by people of different heights.

The choice of the eyepiece lens determines the overall magnification. The best magnification is decided by a number of factors. Magnifications of less than 20X are unusual, as (much cheaper and lighter) binoculars or monoculars can provide this. Magnifications of more than 80X lead to poorer brightness and, even on a tripod, shake can be a problem. The field of view is also limited.

Usually for birdwatching, 20X or 40X spotting scopes are favoured. This gives a good field of view and a bright image. Amongst aircraft spotters the term "pole" is used as a shorthand expression meaning telescope. The related verb "to pole-off" therefore means reading some identication marks of an aeroplane by using a telescope. Other users might employ the same slang term.

Spotting scope manufacturers fall into several groups. At the top end of the market, it is generally accepted that three manufacturers compete strongly for the ultimate in quality: Swarovski are the most expensive of all, closely followed by Leica, and Zeiss. Several manufacturers produce spotting scopes that are generally thought to be of almost equal quality to the top three, but at about half the price, among them Alpen, Nikon and Yukon.