SkyScout

Juniper Foo | Jan 12, 2006

This is one astronomical device for star worshippers, if not for the fact that the heavens over some parts of Asia are perennially clouded. However, the Celestron SkyScout may surprise us yet. With its GPS sensor, this handheld skygazer has one distinct advantage over other telescopes. Point it at any part of the night sky, and this gizmo will determine what you're looking at, even down to the name of the star, planet or other astronomical data that you can read off a digital readout or via audio. Quite literally, the sky's the limit as you can download fresh celestial tutorials and data onto SD cards. One small step for stargazing, one giant leap for the stars.

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Price: US$399
Availability: US and Canada for preorders, see Web site
Device: GPS-based portable planetarium
Basic specs: Embedded GPS, gravitational/magnetic field sensors, USB, SD slot, about 16oz

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