Celestron SkyScout Handheld GPS-Based Planetarium Device

(MPN: 93970)

Description: The SkyScout is a handheld device that uses advanced GPS technology with point and click convenience to identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations and more.

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Date Reviewed: 12/06/2007
intelite from NY Member Since: Aug 2003 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 3 Months	Celestron Skyscout Strengths: Easy to navigate menu. Easy to find stars. It identifies stars and planets very quickly. Accuracy? I would say 95 out of 100. Weaknesses: No lens cap. No magnification function. It is expensive. Summary: 2008-01-20 20:59:18 It is a good purchase if you are interested in identifying stars in night sky. It has voice data that provide explanations about stars,planets, and constellation. It is very light and small. However, it is quite expensive. 100% of People (9/9) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 08/13/2007
techtechie Member Since: Nov 2003 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 10 Days	Celestron SkyScout Handheld GPS-Based Planetarium Device Strengths: Unique astronomical tool Weaknesses: Somewhat hard to read display, pricey Summary: The Celestron SkyScout Handheld GPS-Based Planetarium Device is really quite a technological marvel. In the palm of your hand is a device that can identify, locate, and verbally describe up to 6000 items that are above you in the sky. The Skyscout I now have is the second one I have received - the first one had a problem with a magnetic field prompt and had to be returned. The one I have now works great and gets me outside at night to marvel at the beautiful sky. The GPS acquisition seems to be fairly reliable and it seems pretty accurate on stars, planets, and the moon. The unit can be upgraded via a usb connection with your computer. The only problem I have had with it is being able to read the screen on the unit in the dark. My eyesight isn't the best but a little magnifying glass allows me to read the readout on the screen much easier. All in all, I recommend the Celestron SkyScout. 100% of People (4/4) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 06/17/2008
jsheidler_8304372395 Member Since: Dec 2007 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 1 Day	SkyScout Planetarium Strengths: Lightweight. Easy to use right out of the box. Weaknesses: Battery life could be improved Summary: This is an amazing device for targeting planets, stars and constellations. Fun to use with a clear night sky. Great for all ages. The built in comments about what you are viewing are great however I wish a speaker was built in instaed of using headphones. Overall 4 stars out of 5. 100% of People (1/1) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 11/13/2007
N/A Member Since: Product Experience: 3 Months	Sub-standard product design and does not function as stated Strengths: none - one big misrepresentation Weaknesses: all - does not work as Clesetron represents it to Summary: SkyScout does not operate as Celestron, the mfg. represents it to. Functions do not perform and results are rarely correct. The GPS is not accurate and close by best to the actual coordinates so beware. I purchased 3 units, 1 was returned once and 1 twice and they still do not work as represented. 75% of People (3/4) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.