Captian is a great portable scope - Captain Spotting Scope

The Captain is a very durable, portable, and powerful scope. I like using it better than binoculars, which require more fussing (to bring both sides in focus) than I care to engage in. I love that the design is highly resistant to shock, and I find the size very easy to take along. Because this tiny scope has a tripod mount, it's allowed me to practice a little amateur astronomy ... I could even see Jupiter's four big moons with it! Very clear image. The only downside is that it can be a bit hard to find an image in the eyepiece for my kids (though I manage it easily).
Pros: clarity, weight, durability, mountability
Cons: a bit hard for my kids to "find the image"

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.