Share |

Celestron SkyScout

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

IDENTIFY - Simply p[oint athe SkyScout at any obhect in the sky and click the "target" button. The SkyScout will 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. SkyScout tells you when you are on target. It's that easy!

LEARN - Once you have targeted an object, the real fun begins. The SkyScout provides entertaining and educational audio and text information; inculding facts, triva, history, and mythology about our most popular celestial objects.

Features:

  • Uses GPS technology to identify over 6,000 celestial objects with the click of a button
  • Locate stars, planets, constellations, and more
  • Simple - Just turn it on and it's ready to use
  • Includes "Tonight's Highlights", a customized list of the 20 best objects to view for your exact date, time, and location anywhere in teh world
  • Auido and in-depth text descriptions provide history, mythology, and other information for the most popluar objects
  • Take a guided tour through all 88 constellations and even see on-screen constellation maps
  • Bring it anywhere - durable, compact and light design makes it easy
  • Database can be updated with New objects, comets, etc...
  • Includes: Carrying Case, Earphones, Battery Sleeves, USB Cable, and CD-ROM with user manual and tutorial

    Specifications:

    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
  • 3inW x 1inH (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:

  • Earbud-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)

    Note: specifications subject to change without notice

    • Product Info

    Product Name
    Product Number
    Price $CAN
    Add
    Celestron SkyScout 246N201 $249.95 add to basket
    blog comments powered by Disqus

    escience Resource Centre

    more resources »