Spotting Scopes

1. For the hunter, sports enthusiast, birdwatcher, hiker, or sailor, nothing beats the convenience of a spotting scope. High-powered and one-handed, these compact devices are perfect for bringing a distant target into sharp focus.

2. Some Celestron spotting scopes are small enough to be pocketed and pulled out in seconds - these are great for golfers, bird watchers, or hunters. Quicker than a pair of binoculars and more practical than a small telescope, many of these spotting scopes also come with powerful zoom to adjust your view.

3. Larger spotting scopes are best mounted on a sturdy tripod. These are most often used in stationary situations like boat watching from the marina, as a high-powered finderscope while stargazing, or to focus on a family of birds or nest for a long period of time. Be sure to check out our selection of astronomy spotting scopes here.

4. Most Celestron spotting scopes are designed to be compatible with photography equipment for use as a powerful telephoto lens. With the correct T-ring for your 35mm digital camera, you can start taking professional close-ups as easily as point-and-shoot.