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. Simply point the SkyScout at any star in the sky and click the "target" button--the SkyScout will instantly tell you what object you are looking at. To locate a star or planet, select the object's name from the menu and follow the directional arrows through the viewfinder. SkyScout tells you when you are on target. It's that easy! Once you have targeted an object the real fun begins.

The Celestron Sky Scout utilizes sensors for 3-axis magnetic field and 3-axis gravitational field detection, with a processor and an electronic database to perform the required calculations, and it features standard USB interface to be connected to any personal computer or any USB-compatible device!

The Celestron SkyScout database may be updated through access to the Internet. Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium comes with a USB cable that allows you to connect it to your computer and download new firmware upgrades and updates to the star database. Celestron SkyScout Hand-Held Planetarium also includes a pair of earbud-style headphones that allow you to enjoy an interactive audio presentations that describe what you are observing. Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium works on two AA batteries (not included) that are good for about 10 continuous hours.

The SkyScout includes entertaining and educational audio and text information, including facts, trivia, history and mythology about our most popular celestial objects.

And add graphics, text, audio, interactive elements, and more to your explorations with Expansion Cards for your Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium.

These expansion cards provide detailed information on a variety of topics to help aspiring astronomers learn about our sky and universe. Suitable for all levels of proficiency, the Astronomy For Beginners and All About The Stars expansion cards present information in a simplified manner that makes learning fun and easy. Simply insert the card into SkyScout's SD card slot and start exploring.

And with the SkyScout Connect you can connect your SkyScout® Personal Planetarium directly to Celestron computerized telescopes.

Locate any object in the SkyScout database and your computerized telescope will slew to the same object with a touch of a button.

Simply point the SkyScout at any star in the sky and click the "target" button–the SkyScout will straight away tell you what object you are looking at. SkyScout tells you when you are on target. It’s that simple! Once you have targeted an object the real fun starts.

The Celestron SkyScout includes entertaining and learning audio and text information, including facts, trivia, history and mythology about our most well loved celestial objects.

Celestron SkyScout Fine points

Locates and identifies over 6,000 stars, planets, and constellations with GPS technology

Red LED backlit show for simple-to-read information

Accepts SkyTour SD multi-media cards for interactive tours of the nighttime sky

Includes USB port for simple download of database updates

Measures 7.4 x 2.5 x 4.0 inches (W x H x D)