Hello from North Shore, MA! (1 Viewer)

[DaxTheDuke]

Usually just an astronomy guy myself, but looking to get into wild life viewing with a small scope that can double for astronomy as well. Not too knowledgeable when it comes to spotting scopes, I found this deal for 100 locally and jumped on it, did i do well? Couldnt find much about it. Thanks guys, looking forward to exploring your community. These little scopes are wicked cool!

 

[delia todd]

Hi DaxTheDuke and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators. I moved your post to the Swarovski forum as they're better placed to be able to answer your question. A nice set up you've got there.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

[Lisa W]

Hi, don’t know about scopes as I don’t use them. Just wanted to say welcome to the forum.

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

[Binastro]

Hi and welcome.

If you have dark skies an 80mm spotting scope can show brighter deep sky objects, star clusters etc.

But not much use on planets as the magnification is too low and often spotting scopes are not up to even say a 90mm f/11 doublet low price refractor optically.

Also, the mount won't support high magnifications.

So mainly used for terrestrial viewing.

The scope optics look clean and good quality.

Regards,
B.

 

[DaxTheDuke]

Hi and welcome.

If you have dark skies an 80mm spotting scope can show brighter deep sky objects, star clusters etc.

But not much use on planets as the magnification is too low and often spotting scopes are not up to even say a 90mm f/11 doublet low price refractor optically.

Also, the mount won't support high magnifications.

So mainly used for terrestrial viewing.

Regards,
B.

Thats about what i expected, I have a set of 25x80 binocs and a 14in dob, this guy looked neat for the price, wondering how to get a dslr onto it lol

 

[Binastro]

Hi,

A 14 inch Dobsonian with good optics is in a different league.
Able to show the moons of Mars, Uranus, Neptune etc.
And a lot of planetary detail.

Don't know of any 25x80 binoculars.
I have 20x80 and 30x80 binoculars.

I no longer have my 8.5 inch to 20.5 inch scopes, but still have 6 inch Maksutovs and 120mm refractors.


B.

 

[KC Foggin]

Welcome aboard and enjoy!

 

[Binastro]

Not sure if it takes T2 mounts or whether it takes a DSLR or more easily mirrorless.

Many use digiscoping.

Regards,
B.