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(based on 15 ratings)

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Model Number: 542464

Located in: Outdoor Living, Outdoor Leisure, Astronomy

Just aim SkyScout™ at the heavens. Using advanced GPS technology, it locates and identifies virtually any celestial object. Makes stargazing fun for everyone! What's that star over there? SkyScout™ will tell you with just the click of a button. Want to find a Saturn, Capricorn or even the Hubble telescope? SkyScout™ will take you there. And once SkyScout™ identifies an object for you, get ready for the real fun. Because SkyScout™ includes entertaining and educational audio and text descriptions on most celestial objects. It makes stargazing easy—and learning fun. Its database includes more than 6,000 stars, planets and constellations. Built-in celestial calendar helps you find objects and events every day of the year.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

(based on 15 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Strong construction (10), Accurate (7), Strong handles (4), Good padding (3)

Best Uses:

Astronomy (13), Travel (6)

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ recreational (11)

This product works great.

By CIII

from wezzer idaho on 4/20/2008

Pros:

Strong Construction, Strong Handles

Best Uses:

Astronomy

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This product creates alot of fun

lots of fun to use

By A.K

from Tyler, TX on 1/14/2008

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We have found that this works well at times and not at others. It's great fun when it works. Hope to figure it out a little better over time.

Great Gift!

By Barb the Christmas Shopper

from Tucson, Arizona on 1/8/2008

Pros:

Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Astronomy

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great for learning about the stars. Educational.

I love this product

By busy amateur sky gazer

from Harrisburg, PA on 1/5/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use

Cons:

None yet

Best Uses:

Astronomy, need dark sky

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is great for my husband who is very interested in astronomy but has little time. He can look at what he wants to without too much searching and research. It is a great tool to help him share with family and friends.

Very good product

By otto

from valatie,ny on 1/4/2008

Pros:

Good Padding, Strong Construction, Strong Handles, Waterproof, Widely Compatible Adapter

Best Uses:

Astronomy

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I just received this as a gift so I really haven't used it to it's fullest but will in the up coming months.

Absolutely Awesome!!

By Lynne

from Roanoke,VA on 1/4/2008

Pros:

Good Padding, Strong Construction, Strong Handles

Cons:

no cons

Best Uses:

Astronomy

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Looking at the stars, finding constellations we have never seen before.

Lots of info in a small easy to use pkg

By Bob

from Pittsburgh, pa on 12/19/2007

Pros:

Easily Updateable, Good Padding, Strong Construction, Strong Handles

Best Uses:

Any clear evening, Astronomy, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The audio is great - you don't have to take your eyes off the sky

Works Great - Highly Accurate

By Duke

from Park City, UT on 11/26/2007

Pros:

Accurate, Easy To Use

Best Uses:

Astronomy, Bright Conditions, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Excellent experiences with this product - dead-on accurate as long as it is left still during GPS detection and away from big metal objects. GPS locating process does tend to consume batteries - better to leave it on than turn it on and off. Can be used in any light - daylight or dark. The voice recordings are very informative, clear and easy to listen to. Many unexpected features. Huge database of planets, stars and comets. A bonus - easily mounted via standard tripod thread to a telescope to help position it. Surprised my wife with this for her birthday while traveling in Mexico - an instant hit!

Very poorly designed SkyScout

By Ross from Lake George, NY on 11/13/2007

Pros:

sub standard

Cons:

does not perform stated, Unstable

Best Uses:

none

Describe Yourself:

Professional Guide, would not recommend

SkyScout does not operate as Celestron, the mfg. represents it to. Functions do not perform and results are rarely correct. The GPS is not accurate and close by best to the actual coordinates so beware. I purchased 3 units, 1 was returned once and 1 twice and they still do not work as represented.

Excellent product

By Benny Boy

from Sydney, Australia on 10/22/2007

Pros:

Accurate

Best Uses:

Astronomy, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a fantastic product which works best away from large buildings or cars. Very accurate in a park or similar situation. Mind-blowing device. Highly recommend.

Perfect for stargazers

By star person from Northern Virginia on 10/19/2007

Pros:

Accurate, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Astronomy, At Parties, Beach Trips, Camping, Mountains, Travel, Yachting

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational, College Student

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Works great and is very educational great for anyone who loves going out to feilds at night and looking at the stars

Simply Incredible - Kids Love It Too!!

By Gary the Gadget Guy

from New Canaan, CT on 8/28/2007

Pros:

Accurate, Comfortable Eyepiece, Fun, Good for Kids, Great Value, Simple, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Astronomy, Backyard, Camping, Learning the night sky

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Bought this a earlier in the summer. It really is an amazing product. My kids love it too. It tells you what the highlights are each night and directs you to them. It also gives audio descriptions of each star or planet. This is so much more fun and educational than a telescope!

Totally awesome

By Becky from Mount Vernon, WA on 8/16/2007

Pros:

Accurate, Comfortable Eyepiece, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Astronomy

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is an amazing device. Easy to use, highly educational.

Just what I always wanted!

By Mary

from Orlando, FL on 8/6/2007

Pros:

Accurate, Strong Construction, Unique

Best Uses:

Astronomy, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I received my SkyScout for my birthday. I love to camp and be outdoors and have always enjoyed gazing up at the star filled skies. Now I know exactly what I am looking at! SkyScout is such a fun, unique product!!

Awesome Product

By Karen from Denver. Co on 8/6/2007

Pros:

Accurate, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Astronomy, Travel, Yachting

Describe Yourself:

Avid Adventurer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My Family used the SkyScout durning a recent camping trip and we had the time of our lives with the SkyScout.

Customer Reviews about the Celestron® SkyScout™ Personal Planetarium
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