Customer Reviews:
futile expectations.......2007-12-23
The idea of the product is great; the execution is poor. Why would you want to waste hours to make the software, or whatever it takes to find a star, or to get the name of the star you happen to be watching.
Great product........2007-12-18
Used it the first day I got it, better than I expected. If you want magnification buy the telescope version.
Celestron Sky Scout.......2007-11-25
The Sky Scout has rekindled my interest in star gazing; my telescope and binoculars are no longer gathering dust. The biggest drawback to the product is the way it eats up batteries, but said batteries can be purchased at a discount.
Be patient - there is a small amount of learning curve, particularly for those of us who need different glasses for reading and distance. Also the process of acquiring a GPS fix takes some getting used to.
In conclusion, this product was rated the #1 innovation for 2006 and after some use I can see how one can have that perspective.
Very poorly designed and manufactured product .......2007-11-13
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.
A four-star rating with a huge WOW factor !!.......2007-11-08
I ordered this yesterday morning and received it this afternoon (love Amazon service !!). The SkyScout seemed perfect to help my family locate the comet Holmes that has recently become visible in the northeastern sky. The unit I received had the latest firmware version installed. Initially I used NiMH batteries in the unit, which was a mistake (more on that later).
The SkyScout has a built-in GPS which is used to setup the unit by discovering the user location and time of day. After finding the location, extremely sensitive magnetic sensors are used to determine the direction (azimuth) and height in the sky (elevation). When I turned the unit on for the first time, it indicated an absurd location (the other side of the planet). Also, even though I was standing in the middle of an open yard, it gave an error message saying the magnetic sensors were being interfered with.
A check of the user forum uncovered the problem - my use of NiMH batteries. Apparently this battery technology generates a stronger magnetic field than normal alkaline batteries do. I swapped out the rechargeable batteries for a normal set and restarted the SkyScout. I was immediately rewarded with an accurate location.
Tonight was my first opportunity to use the SkyScout at night, and all I can say is WOW!!! I selected a star that I knew was near the comet (Mirfak) and simply followed the arrows until the star was right in the middle of the view finder. After finding the start, locating the comet was easy, it was right next to it as expected.
After everyone checked out the comet, we used the identify feature of the SkyScout which correctly identified every star we pointed it at. The more famous of which had audio descriptions which we listened to using the included headphones.
I'm giving this a four-star rating because the manual doesn't mention that only standard alkaline batteries should be used. Also the literature states that accessory "Night Sky Tours" are available on SD memory cards, but they haven't been released yet.
Easy to use and educational, this is a fantastic product that has its own place next to a telescope or pair of binoculars.
Product Description
Celestron SkyScout is on SALE and ships in less than 24 hours via FREE UPS Ground. FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Celestron SkyScout is offered in an ULTIMATE-KIT1, SCOPE-KIT (shown), and COMPLETE-KIT put together by astronomy experts of OpticsPlanet. The ULTIMATE KIT includ
Product Description
Celestron SkyScout Scope 90 is a special Celestron Telescope, designed exclusively for use with the Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium. Celestron SkyScout Telescope 21068 is easy to set-up, nearly maintenance free, and features
Product Description
Celestron SkyScout is on SALE and ships in less than 24 hours via FREE UPS Ground. FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Celestron SkyScout is offered in an ULTIMATE-KIT1, SCOPE-KIT (shown), and COMPLETE-KIT put together by astronomy experts of OpticsPlanet. The ULTIMATE KIT includ
Product Description
Celestron SkyScout is on SALE and ships in less than 24 hours via FREE UPS Ground. FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Celestron SkyScout is offered in an ULTIMATE-KIT1, SCOPE-KIT (shown), and COMPLETE-KIT put together by astronomy experts of OpticsPlanet. The ULTIMATE KIT includ
Product Description
Celestron SkyScout Scope 90 is a special Celestron Telescope, designed exclusively for use with the Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium. Celestron SkyScout Telescope 21068 is easy to set-up, nearly maintenance free, and features
Product Description
The Scoutcase is a high-quality, fully functional, all-purpose soft case to protect your Celestron SkyScout.
Your Celestron SkyScout is a highly sensitive, fragile and costly piece of equipment and needs to be handled with care when you use it in the field. That's just what we kept in mind while making the ScoutCase which is designed to protect your SkyScout from dust, dirt, moisture and accidental drops.
Made of top grade polyurethane material that looks and feels like leather, the ScoutCase has an excellent finish. The foam padded interior provides a snug fit and added protection. The comfortable hand grip and adjustable strap also ensures you don't accidentally drop the ScoutCase.
The ScoutCase is designed to be left on the SkyScout at all times so you can make full use of the SkyScout. All the buttons and the LCD screen are totally protected by a transparent plastic cover, completely visible in the dark and always fully accessible. A headphone slot at the rear end of the ScoutCase lets you connect the audio jack with absolute ease. What's more, the ScoutCase does not interfere with or block the GPS signals on which the SkyScout operates in any way. In fact, you will find it much easier to handle the SkyScout within the ScoutCase than without it.
The only time you will need to take the SkyScout out of the case is while changing batteries or connecting the SkyScout to a computer for updates. The case and the SkyScout also comfortably fit into the storage bag you get with the SkyScout.
The ScoutCase is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of one year. Its price is a small one to pay for protecting your precious SkyScout costing more than ten times as much.
Customer Reviews:
A Sensible Accessory.......2006-12-01
I'd concur with the prior reviewer. The case adds protection and ease of use while not detracting from functionality. The case is nylon and vinyl, and all stitching and straps are well done, IMHO. I was very pleased with the fast delivery and communication by the vendor. I too would not recommend going without this affordable accessory for the SkyScout.
Great idea and product - a must have for your Sky Scout.......2006-11-12
I've had my Celestron Sky Scout for about two months now and was enjoying it a lot. But every time I held the Sky Scout in my hand, I did so with a bit of trepidation, fearful that I might drop it, dirty it, or scratch it. My fears only compounded when I let my kids or neighbors hold my Sky Scout. The Sky Scout is not heavy, but it is a bit clumsy to grip, especially for small hands or for extended periods of time.
Last week, I chanced upon the Scoutcase on Amazon quite by accident, but was struck by its obvious usefulness. I immediately ordered one. 2 days later, it was in my mailbox (although this is probably because it was shipped from only about 40 miles from where I am).
This is such a simple yet useful idea! The case seems to be very well made of good materials. I initially thought that this case might be water proof, but it isn't and the description does not claim that it is. One common complaint of the Celestron Sky Scout is the lack of lens caps, but this case does not solve that problem. The soft padding and hand grip (which is like the grip found on many video camera cases) are totally awesome ideas and make the Sky Scout very comfortable to use. In fact, I find myself reading the object information on the LCD screen even more now since it is much easier for me to interrupt looking at the sky and flip my hand around to turn the screen towards me for brief moments. The buttons and LCD screen are nicely visible, and the case fits really snugly on the Sky scout.
I have used the case for two nights now, and can't imagine why anyone would want to buy the Sky Scout without getting one of these cases to go with it.
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