Celestron SkyScout

After years of engineering research and testing, Mike Lemp, the founder of Yamcon and the inventor of SkyScout, has developed and patented SkyScout Technology. By combining data from 3-axis sensors measuring the magnetic and gravitational fields of the Earth, along with GPS and a substantial celestial database, SkyScout Technology enables a hand held device to accurately identify and/or locate nearly every object in the sky visible to the naked eye. Put simply, the device knows where you are on Earth, the precise angle at which you are holding it, and exactly what celestial object is in its direct path at the time and day of the year you are using it. It also works in reverse, helping you locate an object using directional arrows inside its viewer. A multi-media planetarium-like experience then tells you all about the objects you're looking at. Celestron SkyScout is portable, rugged and compact, and requires no set-up or calibration whatsoever.

Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium (Celestron SkyScout 93970) comes with a USB cable that allows you to connect it to your computer and download new firmware upgrades and updates to the star database. Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium also includes a pair of earbud-style headphones that allow you to enjoy an interactive audio presentations that describe what you are observing. Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium works on two standard AA batteries (not included) that are good for about 10 continuous hours, and, of course, AA rechargeable batteries are available.