What is SkyScout?

SkyScout is an amazing device from Clestron, one of the world's leading astronomy companies. Using GPS and a range of other advanced sensors it can identify any celestial object you point it at. Not only that, it will help you locate an object you select from its database. This is the tool that astronomers have dreamed of for many years. It's like having your own expert alongside you telling you exactly what you are looking at.

SkyScout Features

• Identifies celestial objects 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 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 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 “SkyScout Expansion Cards” audio presentations that provide hours of entertainment on a variety of topics (available Jan 08)
• 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

Some of the things you can do with SkyScout

• Teach yourself the night sky while you look up at the real thing
• Answer the kids' questions and help them develop a knowledge and love of the night sky
• Take your friends on a guided tour of the universe
• Find Andromeda, the most distant object you can see with your naked eye
• Use the SkyScout to help you find objects with your binoculars or telescope
• Find the constellation of your birth sign
• Identify that bright object you keep seeing each night

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