Celestron SkyScout

Celestron SkyScoutRevolutionary

New Device For Locating Objects In The Sky.
Sky & Telescope Hot Product 2007.
 

The SkyScout is a revolutionary handheld device that uses advanced GPS technology with point and click convenience to instantly identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations and more.

Indicate.
Simply point the SkyScout at any star in the sky and click the "target" button.
The SkyScout will instantly tell you what object you are looking at.

Locate
To locate a star or planet, select the object's name from the menu and follow the directional
arrows through the viewfinder.

Learn
Once you have targeted an object the real fun begins.The SkyScout includes entertaining and educational audio and text information, including facts, trivia, history and mythology about our most popular celestial objects.
A fun learning tool for all ages, the SkyScout personal planetarium puts the knowledge of an
expert astronomer in the palm of your hand.

SKYSCOUT FEATURES:Identifies celestial objects instantly with the click of a button
Locates over 6,000 stars, planets and constellations from built-in celestial database and
provides scientific information for each object
Provides comprehensive text and audio descriptions providing history, mythology and other
entertaining information for the most popular objects
Tonight's Highlights: A customized list of the 20 best objects to view for your exact date, time and location anywhere in the world
Constellation Lessons: if the star you identify or locate is part of a constellation like the Big
Dipper, you can actually take a guided tour through all the stars in that constellation and even see an onscreen map of the constellation
Built-in Field Guide Includes:
Introduction to astronomy: a six part audio lesson on the origin and history of astronomy
Glossary of Terms: text defining popular astronomy terms including planets, comets,
galaxies and more
Great Astronomers: text bios on some of the world's greatest astronomers including Galileo,
Einstein and Copernicus
Man Made Space Objects: text description of some of the coolest objects man has sent into
space including the International Space Station, the Hubble Space Telescope and the Space
Shuttle
Comet Guide: text descriptions about history's most famous comets including Halley's
Comet and Comet Hale-Bop
SD card slot: for optional "Sky Tour" audio presentations that provide hours of entertainment
on a variety of topics
USB port: allows database to be updated with new objects as they are discovered, comets,
etc.
Simple enough for all ages: just turn it on and it's ready to use
Built-in Help Menu: includes a quick start instruction guide for using the SkyScout
Bring it anywhere: compact and light design makes it easy to carry and durable construction
makes it safe for rugged environments
Backed by Celestron's 2-year warranty

See the SkyScout review in the November issue of Sky & Telescope.
Sky & Telescope Hot Product 2007.

You are buying from an authorized Celestron UK dealer.