I’m using a spotting scope and/or astronomical scope for photography. Wh...

The approximate photographic magnification can be determined as follows. Take the focal length of the main optical system in millimeters and divide by 50. For example, a spotting scope used...

I’m using a spotting scope and/or astronomical scope for photography. Wh...

The approximate photographic magnification can be determined as follows. Take the focal length of the main optical system in millimeters and divide by 50. For example, a spotting scope used...

What do I need to know about spotting scope zoom eyepieces?

Zoom eyepieces are a great convenience, since you don’t have to change eyepieces to closely examine a distant view or pull back for a wide angle scene. However, there are...

What do I need to know about spotting scope zoom eyepieces?

Zoom eyepieces are a great convenience, since you don’t have to change eyepieces to closely examine a distant view or pull back for a wide angle scene. However, there are...

What are lens shades and dew shields? Why do I need one?

Using your spotting scope in bright lighting conditions may result in a view that has glare or flares from sources of light in the direction you’re looking.A lens shade acts...

What are lens shades and dew shields? Why do I need one?

Using your spotting scope in bright lighting conditions may result in a view that has glare or flares from sources of light in the direction you’re looking.A lens shade acts...

How do I use my spotting scope for photography/digiscoping?

Your spotting scope doubles as a telephoto lens and can be used in several ways to take photographs of terrestrial and even celestial objects.Celestron’s Ultima spotting scopes have a T-adapter...

How do I use my spotting scope for photography/digiscoping?

Your spotting scope doubles as a telephoto lens and can be used in several ways to take photographs of terrestrial and even celestial objects.Celestron’s Ultima spotting scopes have a T-adapter...