Celestron SkyScout (93970)
- Compatible Products: Telescopes
- MPN: 93970
- Type: Telescope Accessory
- UPC: 050234939706
- Brand: Celestron
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Not bad but...
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...
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Great idea, poor execution
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 »
Some issues, but basically works as advertised.
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),...
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Thumbs down
I really wanted to like this product. It shows innovation at its best. Taking several existing technologies and blending them into something that never existing before.
I'm not really surprised that they had problems. Celestron is not used to building this type of product and definitely...
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Must have for urban astronomers
I live in Washington D.C., so I relate well to the joke in "Madagascar" when they say "Oh look - the star is out." It's a challenge to identify some constellations when you can't really see all the key players due to light pollution. This helps.
There are three key functions, of which two...
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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO R&D??
Looked like a fantastic piece of kit to help students I teach and also allied with a spotting scope would make thing much easier to find, a great furore was generated with fantastic reviews and recommendations therefore it was surely going to be an amazing new addition to the astronomers arsenal... Read full review »
Brilliant engineering, cheap execution, poor support
I ordered a SkyScout the day it was reviewed in the Wall Street Journal. It seemed like such amazing technology that I had to have it.
Three months later I received it, tore open the box, followed the directions. Turned it on. Waited for the GPS to acquire satellite signals. Waited...
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Wait for the next version
The one I was given as a gift could not find the GPS location. While trying I went through so many batteries I decided to return it. These are engineering 101 mistakes and while it is a great idea, someone should have put the brakes on and released it next year.
In one or two iterations,...
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Skyscout
I couldn't wait to buy this product!
The first thing I noticed was how cheaply it was made. I don't need it to be made of gold or anything, but at least the plastic plugs that protect the jack ports should have fit and stayed in place.
The second thing was that it didn't work!...
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Piece of junk-doesn't work
Got it out of box. Seemed simple enough, powered on. Got immediate error message. "GPS hardware problem. Contact technical support." I called their 800 number. As I write this I've been on hold 15 minutes. "A brief delay" as far as they are concerned. I have emailed their technical support website... Read full review »
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Celestron Skyscout Personal Planetarium 93970
1.888.209.5772 About me Contact Us Shipping Payments FAQ Click an Image to Enlarge Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium #93970 SKU: CNSS Mfr. Part: 93970 Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium Item Includes Carry Case, Earphones, Hand Strap, USB Cable Description THE SKY will NEVER LOOK THE SAME. The SkyScout is a revolutionary handheld device that uses advanced GPS technology with point and click convenience to instantly identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations and more. Identi
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Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium
Locates and identifies over 6,000 stars, planets, and constellations with GPS technology Red LED backlit display for easy-to-read information Accepts SkyTour SD multi-media cards for interactive tours of the night sky Includes USB port for easy download of database updates Measures 7.4 x 2.5 x 4.0 inches (W x H x D)
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Celestron Skyscout Handheld Celestial Object Locator 93970
HOME PAYMENT SHIPPING RETURN POLICY Celestron SkyScout Handheld Celestial Object Locator 93970 Retail Price: 397.95 Product Description Introducing the SkyScout from Celestron: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
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