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What (who) is -spotting - definition

SMALL TELESCOPE, OFTEN USED FOR STUDYING BIRDS AND NATURE IN DAYLIGHT
Spotting telescope; Spotting scopes; Spotting Scope
  • A 100mm spotting scope with a paraxial 30mm [[finderscope]]

-spotting      
-spotting combines with nouns to form nouns which describe the activity of looking out for things such as birds or trains as a hobby.
...train-spotting.
...bird-spotting.
COMB in N-UNCOUNT
Aircraft spotting         
  • Tokyo Narita]] are an opportunity for planespotters to spot variety of airlines and aircraft models
  • Emirates]] [[Airbus A380]] on descent to [[Toronto Pearson International Airport]] (March 2014).
  • mm}} telescope and 2x [[Barlow lens]] in order to take this photo from the ground.
  • Warning sign at [[Maho Beach]] for runway 10 approach to [[Princess Juliana International Airport]]. Numerous observers have been injured or even killed after being blown into solid objects by jet blast following attempts at 'riding' the airport fence.
HOBBY OF TRACKING THE MOVEMENT OF AIRCRAFT
Plane spotting; Aviation Spotting; Aircraft spotter; Planespotting; Plane spotter; Spotting airplanes; Plane Spotter; Plane spotters; Plane-spotting; Aviation enthusiast; Aerovidology; Avgeek
Plane spotting, aerovidology, or plane spotting is a hobby of tracking the movement of aircraft, which is often accomplished by photography. Besides monitoring aircraft, plane spotting enthusiasts (who are usually called plane spotters) also record information regarding airports, air traffic control communications and airline routes.
Spotting (filmmaking)         
Spotting sheet; Spotting Sheet; User:KDS4444/Spotting (filmography); Spotting notes; Spotting note; Spotting sheets; Spotting (filmography)
The term spotting is used in the motion-picture and video production industries to refer to the process of deciding where within a film the musical score and sound effects will be located, a process often referred to as "spotting for sound". Spotting takes place after the director "locks" the film, an act which signifies their decision that no more shot changes will be made to the piece.

Wikipedia

Spotting scope

A spotting scope is a compact high-power telescope optimized for detailed observation of distant objects. They are used as portable optical enhancement devices for various outdoor activities such as birdwatching, skygazing and other naturalist activities, for hunting and target shooting to verify a marksman's shot placements, for tactical ranging and surveillance, and for any other application that requires higher magnification than ordinary binoculars (typically 20× to 60×).

The light-gathering power and resolution of a spotting scope is determined by the diameter of the objective lens, typically between 50 and 80 mm (2.0 and 3.1 in). The larger the objective, the more massive and expensive the telescope.

The optical assembly has a small refracting objective lens, an internal image-erecting system, and an eyepiece that is usually removable. The image-erecting system may use relay lenses, prisms such as Porro or roof prisms, or a catadioptric system of the Schmidt or Maksutov design. Spotting scopes may have a ruggedized design, a mounting interface for attaching to a tripod, and an ergonomically designed and located control knob for focus adjustment. Some spotting scopes also have in-built reticles for stadiametric rangefinding.

Spotting scope eyepieces are usually interchangeable to adapt for different magnifications, or may have variable zoom to give a range of magnifications. Magnifications less than 20× are unusual, as are magnifications more than 60× since the latter can lead to poorer image brightness, a narrow field of view and too much image shaking, even on a tripod. The eyepiece mount layout can be "straight-through" (the eyepiece is on the same axis as the scope body), or "angled" (the eyepiece is at an angle to the scope body—usually 45 degrees).

The high magnification of spotting scopes makes them prone to image disturbance from vibrations, so they are often stabilized with tripods or (less commonly) monopods, which provide a stationary and steady platform. Tripod heads can be used to control any required movements of the scope.

Examples of use of -spotting
1. Her particular speciality was spotting celebrity homosexuals.
2. "It‘s invaluable for spotting entrance and exit routes," said Bill.
3. The 1'50s were the golden years of yeti–spotting.
4. Other side effects include gas, incontinence and oily spotting.
5. Essentially he was tasked with spotting new talent.