spotting scope
noun
: a lightweight portable telescope that is usually mounted on a tripod and used for viewing wildlife and terrestrial objects and features
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All ages and abilities are welcome, and spotting scopes will be available.
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Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
In addition to spouting off interesting bald eagle facts, volunteers help visitors view the birds through spotting scopes and binoculars.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
Bring your own pair of binoculars, though park rangers will have some spotting scopes available for use.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
To help prevent disturbances, including separation, Ratner urges visitors to follow closures and viewing rules, recommending that people stay at least 50 yards from marine animals and use binoculars, telephoto lenses or spotting scopes to get a closer view.
—Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
In addition to spouting off interesting bald eagle facts, volunteers help visitors view the birds through spotting scopes and binoculars.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
Bring your own pair of binoculars, though park rangers will have some spotting scopes available for use.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
To help prevent disturbances, including separation, Ratner urges visitors to follow closures and viewing rules, recommending that people stay at least 50 yards from marine animals and use binoculars, telephoto lenses or spotting scopes to get a closer view.
—Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Spotting scope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spotting%20scope. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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