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Nifty Gadget Alert - Check out Celestron SkyScoutThere was quite a buzz when the a new gadget, the SkyScout personal planetarium from Celstron, came on the market a year ago. Now any amateur stargazer can easily find and identify one of thousands of celestial objects using this device.The SkyScout locates objects two different ways. It can tell you what star or planet you are pointing at, or it will guide you to it, by selecting the name of the star from a list. The database contains over 6,000 planets, constellations and stars. Not only that, it also gives you some pretty impressive information about each one as well. The science behind these functions works via a GPS receiver(locates your current position on earth), a special type of software that can calculate where the stars and planets are at that particular moment and 3 "axix sensors" which act to measure gravitational and magnetic fields. Some of it's cool features include: Tonight's Must See List ,Constellation Lessons, Updatable Software and Data and Sky Tour Content Cards (SD Card s The field guide includes such topics as Introducion to Astronomy, Glossary of terms, text bios of great astronomers, text of man-made space objects (Hubble Telescope, Space Shuttle, Space Station) and a historic guide to popular comets. SkyScout even "talks" to you. Using audio headphones, the handheld device will tell you stories about the some of the most popular stars and planets that you are looking at. I particularly like the fact that there is a built in USB interface (connect to your computer)so it's easy to keep up with new objects as they are dicovered. Here is a list of my pros and cons: Pros Great technology, fun for all types stargazers, students, campers, people of all ages. Very simple to use yet advanced enough for amateur astronomists. Very lightweight and easy to use. About the size of a handheld camcorder. It can identify over 6000 heavenly bodies, 88 constellations (only a little over 200 celestial objects have audio files) It has a Rugged feeling, It is equipped with audio controls and you can control adjustment of brightness in the viewfinder Cons Goes through batteries (uses 2 AA) very quickly. GPS may take awhile to start working and its capabilities will be compromised if the user is near metal. Anyone who has ever tried to use a star chart at night with a flashlight is probably going to appreciate and enjoy this intruguing new product. Celestron is a well known and respected company and leader in the field of optics. Though the SkyScout may be used and appreciated even by children, the SkyScout is definately no toy. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Dennis Mason is an online marketer and entrepreneur who specializes in reviewing a wide variety of products. For more information on the Celestron SkyScout please visit www.celestronskyscout.net. Permalink: http://expert-talk.com/tips/670/nifty-gadget-alert-check-out-celestron-skyscout-106670.htm Related Tips and Advices
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