Celestron SkyScout Handheld GPS-Based Planetarium with Speaker

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Celestron SkyScout Handheld GPS-Based Planetarium with Speaker
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Celestron SkyScout Overview

An incredibly sophisticated device and a quantum leap for many amateur observers, the Celestron SkyScout™ changes how you view celestial bodies.

Point the SkyScout™ at any bright star and it will instantly identify the object.  Or alternatively, choose an object from the celestial database of over 6,000 objects and the SkyScout™ will guide you to it!

The SkyScout™ includes great information and stories about the most popular celestial objects, displayed in scrolling text and narrated with audio as well.

The SkyScout™ makes a great companion for camping and for explaining the skies to a child.  It weighs under a pound and is smaller than a mini-DV camcorder.  This package comes with a case and a speaker you can wear on your shirt so that a group can easily hear the narration.

How It Works
SkyScout™ combines GPS technology (which gives time, date & user location) with software calculating positions of objects for that moment and 3 axis sensors measuring gravitational and magnetic fields to determine the true orientation of the SkyScout™ relative to the earth.
"Tonight's Must-See List"
When SkyScout™ is activated, it tells the user the 10 'coolest' things to observe that evening-employing internal GPS to automatically customize the information to the user's location.
"Constellation Lessons"
If the user is looking at a star that is a part of a constellation, the SkyScout™ informs the user of this, shows a picture of the constellation & helps the user locate the other stars of the constellation.
Updatable Software & Data
A USB port is included for periodic updates of operating software, as well as the ability to download new data from celestial objects like the Space Shuttle or passing comets.
SD SkyTour Content Cards
An SD card slot exists for additional content offerings, such as "Astronomy for Kids".
Tripod-Mountable
The bottom of the device has a 1/4"-20 threaded socket so that it can be attached to a tripod, a telescope's piggypack camera mount, etc.

Celestron SkyScout Specs

Computer Interface
USB
Compatible Memory Cards
Secure Digital (SD)
Maximum Output
50mW
Frequency Response
20-20,000Hz
Audio Output
3.5mm Stereo jack
Power Source
Two 1.5-volt "AA" batteries
Dimensions
7.0 x 2.5 x 4.0" (178 x 64 x 102mm) WxHxD
Weight
0.95 lb (431g) [w/o batteries, case, or speaker]

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