Re: Does anyone have a spare spotting scope for fire lookout?

Good points John. I didn't know zooms had a narrower FOV. I have nothing to
donate, no extra stuff.

We can watch the Craigslist add and see if someone else comes through. If
not??

GML

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Greg LaFlamme wrote:
> A binocular may be a better suggestion, but may be more costly. Orion
> sells the Celestron Ultima 65mm 45-deg Spotting Scope for $149.95. I
> would be happy to donate $40.00 towards paying for it, or the like.
> Orion could send this to them pretty quick. Someone want to handle the
transaction?
>
> The smaller optics may be best for daytime viewing (not so bright) It
> goes from a medium power of 18x to a pretty high power of 55x Its
> light, waterproof The 45 degree angled eyepieces are most welcome for
> terrestrial viewing. I love my angled binos for that purpose.
>

I'd suggest a NON zoom 60mm scope with 20 or 25x... you get a wider FOV
and better contrast. a horizontal eyepiece is fine if the
tripod/mount is tall enough, its easier to aim the scope at a distant target
when you're looking in the same direction.

that said, I just poked around for one like my old one (a orion/chinese
typical 60mm bird scope) and can't find any that aren't zoom :-/

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