About Celestron SkyScout

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. Identification with skyscout is simple, just point the SkyScout at any star in the sky and click the "target" button and sky scout will tell you what object you are looking at. You can easily locate a star or a planet, just select the object's name from the menu and follow the directional arrows through the viewfinder that will guide you right to the selected Celestial Object. SkyScout will tell you when you are on target. It's that easy! Once you have targeted an object the real fun begins. Celestron SkyScout includes entertaining and educational audio and text information, including facts, trivia, history and mythology about our most popular celestial objects. A fun learning tool for all ages, the celestron personal planetarium skyscout puts the knowledge of an expert astronomer in the palm of your hand.

More information about Celestron Sky Scout

• Informational PDF sheet for Celestron SkyScout Model 93970 is available for download. Download PDF
• Celestron Sky Scout 93970 Manual is available for download. Download PDF
• SkyScout Publication Book is available for download. Download PDF
• Sky Scout Set Up Guide is available for download. Download PDF
• Get more information about Celestron SkyScout 93970 at www.OpticsPlanet.net

Celestron 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 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 “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

Sky Scout Specifications

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

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 back light
• 3"W x 1"H (78mm x 26mm)
• 240 x 80 with a 0.325mm 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
• 3.5mm stereo jack for headphones.

Headphones

Earbud-style headphones included

Skylink Interface

Download of new celestial objects (including newly discovered comets, etc.) and 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 1.5V AA batteries (not included).