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The CELESTRON Sky-Scout is a revolutionary new "handheld planetarium" with integrated GPS receiver. |
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Sky-Scout Features >> 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 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 (ISS), 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-Bopp >> SD card slot: for optional “Sky Tour” audio presentations that provide hours of entertainment on a variety of topics >> USB: 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 |
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Specifications - 6,000 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 - simple operation with several buttons. Operation soon becomes “second nature”. - LCD display with LED backlight (3” x 1”, 240 x 80 pixels) - audio output power 50mW, frequency 20 to 20,000 Hz - SD card slot, USB port and 3.5mm stereo jack for headphones - Dimensions approximately 2.5 x 4.0 x 7.4” - Weight approximately 425g - Power supply: 2x 1.5V AA batteries (not included) - English Instruction manual - English Version |
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The Celestron Sky-Scout Personal Planetarium received an innovations award in the category "Personal Electronics" at CES in Las Vegas, the world's largest home electronics fair. The Sky-Scout is presented in various media throughout Europe. |
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