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Celestron SkyScout (93970)
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Celestron SkyScout (93970)

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  • Compatible Products: Telescopes
  • MPN: 93970
  • Type: Telescope Accessory
  • Brand: Celestron
  • UPC: 050234939706
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Celestron SkyScout (93970)

The SkyScout is a revolutionary, one of a kind, patented handheld device that instantly identifies and/or locates any celestial object visible to the naked eye, providing educational and entertaining information, both in text and audio. A fun learning tool for all ages, the SkyScout personal planetarium puts the knowledge of an expert astronomer in the palm of your hand.

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Not bad but...

bydennisma May 16, 2007
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros It was fun and informative to use.
Cons Had some accuracy problems but they are somewhat minor.
Recommended it? Yes

I am going to assume that the reader already knows about the SkyScout from the other reviews and the marketing literature. I won't repeat those here but will make a couple of comments on what is not immediately known.

Construction: First I did not think it was "cheaply" made like some... Read full review »

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Great idea, poor execution

byfloyd_kirk Dec 7, 2006
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Pros It names the indicated star/planet, without your entering your city or the date.
Cons Eats batteries. High error rate. Uninformed service representatives.
Recommended it? No

I read the initial product description of the SkyScout and bought one. I really liked the idea of combining the different devices into a new useful product. You point the instrument at a star or planet and it identifies it, without your having to input the name of a nearby city or the date. You ask... Read full review »

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Some issues, but basically works as advertised.

byplawler Oct 20, 2006
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Works everywhere on earth, day or night. Identifies or locates every visible star or...
Cons Eats batteries for breakfast. Forgets location when powered off. Hard to see stars...
Recommended it? Yes

Counter to some of the other reviews here, my SkyScout has performed almost exactly as advertised, and I am extremely pleased.

There are two basic functions of the SkyScout, and it performs both flawlessly. The first is identification. Point at any visible star or planet (except the Sun),... Read full review »

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Compatible Products Telescopes
MPN 93970
Type Telescope Accessory
Brand Celestron
UPC 050234939706

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