Is just for star gazing? I want to point it out to sea and watch whales.
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If you want to use it terrestrially like that, you will need to purchase and image inverter so that the image is not upside down.OOOppss!! My earlier respons is WRONG, the scope has a built in erector, which most astro-scopes don't so there should be no problem.
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This is for celestrial AND terrestrial viewing. yes, you can look at the whales. And yes, you can view the beautiful night sky:D
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No, you can not use it like a telescope for viewing. It will identify and tell you about the "dot" in the sky you see through the viewer though. It parlays this info to you through reading on the screen or through audio output. It is very handy when trying to identify a constellation you think you might be seeing, as it will tell you which star/planet you are seeing in it and will tell you about the constellation as well.
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This model comes with two eyepieces. Both can be used in celestial star gazing depending on magnification desired, however one of them can be used as a terrestrial telescope (across land/sea) as the view/image is not flipped upside down. Note, magnification cannot be changed. Depending on distance you want to view, you may also consider a zoom binocular set.
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Good morning! I was consulting on this and indeed astronomical telescopes invert the image and above what is below and what is left is right. What you have bought is a telescope to see stars, and stars, or planets, or galaxies, all the same right to see them inside out. greeting
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Well, this isn't really a telescope designed for astro-photography. A Dobsonian telescope "twists" during long exposures. You can take short exposures, or use a modified webcam and "stack" exposures. For the best astro-photograpy you need an equatorially mounted telescope.
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No, this little gadget is just for looking at the moon, which is very close. If you want to look further into the universe, you have to look for something more powerful.
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I'm sure u could, a little. I primarily use it for the shooting range. It's not going to have the desired effect that I believe you are looking for, like a telescope would have.
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Yes! Refractors are the only type of telescope that can be used for terrestrial viewing as well as space. Just make sure you get a 90° correct image angle so your images are not upside down. On a boat it will be difficult to use because it zooms so far that the boats movement will make it hard to keep the image still.
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You can use them to look at stars and star clusters any time you have a clear night. The ocean is more likely to be cloudy, but it can be clear too. 16x binoculars are great for looking at specific smaller targets, like star clusters and nebula and galaxies. If you want to look at the constellations, a 7x35 would be better. If you want to see planets, you need a telescope. Each star will look brighter, but you won't see detail on them.
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The Ultima 80 would probably be a good scope for that. Not so good for astronomy, but good in low contrast situations. You might also consider the Ultima 60 or some good zoom binoculars.
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I have used them for star gazing and have found that you need a real sturdy tripod or the sight picture jumps around a lot.
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It is best used for land gazing at night, not to be pointed at illuminated or lighted objects.A telescope would probably serve your purpose better.
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I'm sorry. We bought that as a gift for someone, but I understand from their comments about whale watching and other activities that it would be very suitable for your purposes. The recipients think it is great.
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I purchased this unit for using to view things on the water as I live on the waterfront. I found it a challenge for that purpose as the magnification was a bit more than I have ever used in the past. I am definitely not an astrometry expert but a sailor. I believe that the more modern design using mirrors would have been a better choice for viewing celestial bodies. Hope this is a help. Ed Walsh
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you can use it to see anything you want, You will probably need a tripod to keep it stable. The moon looks great through this binoculars, but don't expect to see any aliens. :)
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Well, since I don't shoot, I use it more for a telescope. You can see things from 40 feet away or look at the moon... spotting scopes were developed to spot wild game and to see where you hit your target for long distance rifle or pistol sighting at a shooting range. It's a little cumbersome for bird watching, but it works great if you have a place to sit still and watch birds... hope this helps. The answer is, I use mine quite a lot... I watch my cattle from our hilltop house, etc. and enjoy it.
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I wouldn't think so. it is made to look at stuff normally 100-500 yards away, but if you can use binoculars for Astronomy the you can probably use the spotting scope.