Spotting scopes are long-range, high-powered telescopes built for day use, allowing you to see far-away objects in great detail. As an integral tool in many outdoor pursuits, understanding the best ...

Our expert picks the best spotting scopes—from Celestron, Nikon, and others—for hunters, stargazers, birders, target shooters, and more.

We took a lineup of 15 spotters into the field to find the best spotting scopes for hunting. Here are the winners for different pursuits and budgets based on our extensive testing..

Second, lenses have a limit to their focal range. High magnification is great for things a long way away, but closer objects can be blurred. Spotting scopes are designed to maximize detail at ...

When compared to the features and performance of well-known, European-made spotting scopes, the Razor’s true value is realized.

Spotting scopes are widely used in a wide range of outdoor activities, both tranquil and action-packed ones. Though it might seem like the only difference between various models is the name of the ...

I tested several spotting scope tripods specifically for this article and drew upon my experience with many different brands and models for both hunting and shooting photos/video.

Spotting scopes are often associated with hunters, who need long-range viewing. But many are now designed for hikers who simply want to view and photograph various fauna from incredible distances.

The M151 Improved Spotting Scope allows recognition and identification of targets at long distances for U.S. troops executing precision ground engagements. A light and compact scope with powerful ...

We tested the best compact spotting scopes, which all weigh under 2 pounds and have excellent glass for their size.