The Celestron Sky Scouts have reached the UK! The delay in getting here was to make them compliant with
EU regulations - so beware discounted grey imports that may not comply!
Why does that matter?
Well, you need to act fast to get one!
Why do you want one?
Picture this: you amble outside on a starry night and look up. What are you looking at? Do you know what exactly you are watching and do you know anything about it?
Take out your new Celestron Sky Scout and point it at the object of your choice in the night sky and hey presto! It will TELL YOU what
you are seeing and a whole lot more besides!
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WHAT IS IT?
AND WHAT CAN IT DO FOR YOU?
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The SkyScout is a revolutionary handheld device that uses advanced GPS technology with point and click convenience to identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations and more.
You can identify what you ate looking at:
Simply point the SkyScout at any star in the sky and click the "target" button.
The SkyScout will tell you what object you are looking at.
You can find what you want:
To locate a star or planet, select the object's name from the menu and follow the directional arrows through the viewfinder.
SkyScout tells you when you are on target. It's that easy!
You can
Have FUN!
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.
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The SkyScout personal planetarium is a fun learning tool for all ages and puts the knowledge of an expert astronomer in the palm of your hand.
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SKYSCOUT FEATURES:
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- You can identify celestial objects with the click of a button
- You can locate over 6,000 stars, planets and constellations from built-in celestial database which provides scientific information for each object
- You can access comprehensive text and audio descriptions providing history, mythology and other entertaining information for the most popular objects
- Every night you can see "Tonight's Highlights" which is customized list of the 20 best objects to view for your exact date, time and location anywhere in the world
- Enjoy learning your way around the night sky with the 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
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Built-in Field Guide Includes:
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- 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
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MORE FEATURES:
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- 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 ** NB only when you buy from an accredited Celestron dealer! **
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SKYSCOUT SPECIFICATIONS:
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Celestial Database:
6000 Stars, 1,500 Double & Variable Stars, all 88 constellations, over 100 deep space objects including Galaxies, Nebulae & Star Clusters, over 200 audio descriptions of the most popular celestial objects
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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
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Display:
Graphic LCD display with red LED backlight
3"W x 1"H (78mm x 26mm)
240 x 80 with a 0.325mm dot pitch
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Audio:
Maximum output power: 50mW
Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
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Inputs and Outputs:
SD card slot
USB for connection to PC
3.5mm stereo jack for headphones
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Headphones:
Earbud-style headphones included
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Skylink Interface:
Download of new celestial objects (including newly
discovered comets, etc.)
Download of firmware upgrades
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Size and Weight:
Height: 2.5 inches
Depth: 4.0 inches
Width: 7.4 inches
Weight: 15.2 ounces (without batteries)
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Power and Battery:
2 x 1.5V AA batteries (not included)
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Price £299.00
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