Celestron SkyScout - Personal Planetarium Description
Introducing the SkyScout from Celestron. The SkyScout is a revolutionary, one of a kind, patented handheld device that instantly identifies and/or locates any celestial object visible to the naked eye, providing educational and entertaining information, both in text and audio. A fun learning tool for all ages, the SkyScout personal planetarium puts the knowledge of an expert astronomer in the palm of your hand.
Point the SkyScout at any bright star and it will instantly identify the object or choose an object from the celestial database of over 6,000 objects and the SkyScout will guide you to it. The SkyScout includes great information and stories about the most popular celestial objects in scrolling text and narrated audio. SkyScout`s unique features include:
- Tonight`s Must-See List - When the SkyScout is turned on, it will tell the user the 10 coolest things to look at in the sky that night, using internal GPS to automatically customize it to where that particular user is located.
- Constellation Lessons - If the user is looking at a star that`s part of a constellation, the SkyScout will inform the user, show a picture of the constellation, and help the user locate the other stars in the constellation.
- Updatable Software and Data - USB port included for periodic updates of the operating software, as well as the ability to download new data from celestial objects like the Space Shuttle or passing comets.
- SkyTour Content Cards - SD card slot exists for additional content offerings, such as Astronomy for Kids.
SkyScout combines GPS technology, which gives the time, date and location of the user, software that calculates the position of the objects for that moment and 3 axis sensors measuring gravitational and magnetic fields to determine the true orientation of the SkyScout to the earth.
Features:
- Fast - The SkyScout identifies Celestial objects Instantly; no waiting around.
- Ease of Use - User friendly navigation menu and backlit labelled buttons. The SkyScout is ready to use out of the box, and so simple that we are sure you will not even need to consult the instruction manual or quick set-up guide.
- Ergonomic and durable design - well made and comfortable to hold in any orientation without affecting performance. Does not need to be help at arms length (uncomfortable over time).
- Accessories - Everything is included, no extras needed. Inc: case, USB cable, earphones and hand strap.
- Satisfaction - 96% of users are either satisfied or extremely satisfied with the overall performance, design and accuracy of their SkyScout.
Specification:
- Celestial Database - 6,000 Stars, 1,500 Double and Variable Stars, all 88 constellations, over 100 deep space objects including Galaxies, Nebulae and Star Clusters, over 200 audio descriptions of the most popular celestial objects
- User Controls - Target Button, Menu Navigation, Four-way control, One-Touch Controls: Identify Function, Locate Function, GPS Function, and Main Menu, Display
- Brightness - Increase, Decrease, Volume: Increase, Decrease, Power: On/Off
- Display - Graphic LCD display with red LED backlight, 3"W x 1"H (78 mm x 26 mm), 240 x 80 with a 0.325 mm dot pitch
- Audio - Maximum output power: 50