I used it for looking into places that I had yearned to try with binoculars but they didnt get close till I used this looking at those Bats where people try to see but cant. Its simply Beautiful to hold in your hands and often most people would ask to use it but I simply said "Sorry you have to buy your own" I tried in on the boat and shared the Spyglass with my friends who look at large Dams and Structures. They loved it and couldnt wait to see what else to view with such clarity. As I set it on the wall behind me in my office it is admired by many people and I cant stop smiling at it with Pride.It is heavier than thought and it was adjusting the small lens in the back that took a few minutes, but once I had it on anything I wanted to look at.. the 15x power it has .. "It worked great!"