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Review for Celestron® SkyScout™ Personal Planetarium

Celestron® SkyScout™ Personal Planetarium


Celestron® SkyScout™ Personal Planetarium

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Celestron® SkyScout™ Personal Planetarium

Brookstone Review for Celestron® SkyScout™ Personal Planetarium sku # 542464

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.
Review for Celestron® SkyScout™ Personal Planetarium
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  $399.00  $299.00
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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
(based on 14 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Strong construction (9), Accurate (7), Good padding (3), Strong handles (3)
Best Uses:
Astronomy (12), Travel (6)
Describe Yourself:
Casual/recreational (10)
Reviews and Ratings - Star Finders - Celestron® SkyScoutâ„¢ Personal Planetarium By A.K
 
lots of fun to use
By A.KVerified Reviewer 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.

Reviews and Ratings - Star Finders - Celestron® SkyScoutâ„¢ Personal Planetarium By Barb the Christmas Shopper
 
Great Gift!
By Barb the Christmas ShopperVerified Reviewer 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.

Reviews and Ratings - Star Finders - Celestron® SkyScoutâ„¢ Personal Planetarium By busy amateur sky gazer
 
I love this product
By busy amateur sky gazerVerified Reviewer 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.

Reviews and Ratings - Star Finders - Celestron® SkyScoutâ„¢ Personal Planetarium By otto
 
Very good product
By ottoVerified Reviewer 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.

Reviews and Ratings - Star Finders - Celestron® SkyScoutâ„¢ Personal Planetarium By Lynne
 
Absolutely Awesome!!
By LynneVerified Reviewer 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.

Reviews and Ratings - Star Finders - Celestron® SkyScoutâ„¢ Personal Planetarium By Bob
 
Lots of info in a small easy to use pkg
By BobVerified Reviewer 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

Reviews and Ratings - Star Finders - Celestron® SkyScoutâ„¢ Personal Planetarium By Duke
 
Works Great - Highly Accurate
By DukeVerified Purchaser 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!

Reviews and Ratings - Star Finders - Celestron® SkyScoutâ„¢ Personal Planetarium By Ross
 
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.

Reviews and Ratings - Star Finders - Celestron® SkyScoutâ„¢ Personal Planetarium By Benny Boy
 
Excellent product
By Benny BoyVerified Reviewer 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.

Reviews and Ratings - Star Finders - Celestron® SkyScoutâ„¢ Personal Planetarium By star person
 
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

Reviews and Ratings - Star Finders - Celestron® SkyScoutâ„¢ Personal Planetarium By Gary the Gadget Guy
 
Simply Incredible - Kids Love It Too!!
By Gary the Gadget GuyVerified Purchaser 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!

Reviews and Ratings - Star Finders - Celestron® SkyScoutâ„¢ Personal Planetarium By Becky
 
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.

Reviews and Ratings - Star Finders - Celestron® SkyScoutâ„¢ Personal Planetarium By Mary
 
Just what I always wanted!
By MaryVerified Purchaser 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!!

Reviews and Ratings - Star Finders - Celestron® SkyScoutâ„¢ Personal Planetarium By Karen
 
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.

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