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If the box blares "300X" or other numbers about the “Power” the scope within has, Caution! High power sounds great, but, there’s a catch. While high magnification makes an object appear larger, light gathered by the scope is spread over a larger area creating a fainter image. Also, "high-powered" scopes have restrictions of the eyepiece design, which may limit how much of the large image you can actually see. Sometimes, lower power provides a better viewing experience