| Welcome to understanding a spotting scope. This | | | | 18-36x50 would give you a magnification range of |
| wonderful device has been specifically designed | | | | 18 to 36. The last number represents the |
| for day use to increase your outdoor pleasure | | | | diameter of the front lens. On the 18-36x50, your |
| and wildlife viewing. This tool allows you to enjoy | | | | front lens size would be 50mm. The larger your |
| wildlife at a distance in their natural environment. | | | | objective lens, the more detail you will be able to |
| You can enjoy their beauty undisturbed and learn | | | | see in your view. |
| more about their unique habits. | | | | Most spotting scopes are refractors, meaning |
| A spotting scope is a smaller version of a | | | | they use a prism to turn your image right side up |
| telescope made to be used in daylight. Its smaller | | | | and correct it right to left. There are two types |
| size allows you more versatility and portability. It | | | | of prisms available: porro prism and roof prism. |
| differs from a telescope in that it will always | | | | Porro prisms are by far the most popular as they |
| produce an upright image. It is designed to be | | | | are less expensive and easier to produce. A roof |
| mounted on an ordinary photo tripod or one of | | | | prism allows the manufacturer to produce a more |
| many window mounts. You will enjoy more | | | | compact and slim design therefore enhancing |
| magnification than binoculars can provide allowing | | | | portability. There is a large variance in the |
| you to view objects at a greater distance. For | | | | performance abilities between a low quality and a |
| our hunters, a spotting scope is a great tool for | | | | premium quality spotting scope, so purchase |
| scoring your targets at the rifle range. | | | | according to your needs. You will definitely be able |
| We would like to give you a basic understanding | | | | to notice the difference in the quality. |
| of the numbers your spotting scope is labeled | | | | We hope this information will assist you in deciding |
| with. You will find three numbers associated with | | | | which spotting scope to purchase and we will |
| your scope. The first two numbers represent the | | | | continue to keep you updated with future articles |
| magnification. For example, a scope reading | | | | on understanding your spotting scope. |