An apparatus designed to couple a smartphone to a high-powered optical instrument, allowing the user to capture images and videos through the scope’s lens. This device facilitates the digital recording of magnified views observed through spotting scopes, telescopes, or microscopes.
The advantages of utilizing this technology include enhanced image sharing capabilities, simplified documentation of observations, and the ability to remotely view the scope’s output on a mobile device. Its emergence reflects the growing convergence of optical instruments and consumer electronics, providing a convenient and accessible means of recording and disseminating visual data.