Celestron SkyScout
£235.00
The amazing SkyScout uses advanced GPS technology to identify stars, planets, constellations and more, just by pointing it at the night sky. It then delivers an instant audio and visual presentation of the entertaining and educational data about the selected target.
All in the palm of your hand, and at the touch of a button! More
Celestron SkyScout Further Details
January 2012 - "To be honest I was a little skeptical of the SkyScout when first told of its introduction here at Wex. What can it do that a certain prominent Search-engine's free app can't I wondered, "A lot more" I was informed, "and easier and better!" So, a fair bit of hype then? Let's get on with the review." Read more about the Celestron SkyScout here...
SkyScout Features:
Identifies celestial objects with the click of a button
Locates over 50,000 stars, planets and constellations from built-in celestial database and provides scientific information for each object (requires free update to firmware to version 1.3)
Provides comprehensive text and audio descriptions providing history, mythology and other entertaining information for the most popular objects
Tonight's Highlights: A customised 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 or an asterism 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 SpaceTelescope 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 "SkyScout Expansion Cards" 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
SkyScout Specification:
Celestial Database
- Over 50,000 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: 50mW
- Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Inputs and Outputs
- SD card slot
- USB for connection to PC
- 3.5 mm stereo jack for headphones
Headphones
- Ear bud-style headphones included
Skylink Interface
- Download of new celestial objects (including newly discovered comets, etc.)
- Download of firmware upgrades
Size and Weight
- Height: 2.5 inches
- Depth: 4.0 inches
- Width: 7.4 inches
- Weight: 15.2 ounces (without batteries)
Power and Battery
- 2 x 1.5 V AA batteries (not included)
Celestron SkyScout Reviews
Celestron SkyScout Specifications
| Database | 50,000 Stars, Planets and Constellations |
| Display | LCD Display, withred LED backlight |
| Inputs and Outputs | SD Slot, USB and 3.5mm Stereo jack |
| Size | 0 |
| Battery | 2x 1.5 AA (not included) |
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Product Code:
PNG6369
Manufacturer #:
#93970
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