SkyScout Specifications
Celestial Database
•9 planets and the moon
•6,000 Stars,
•1,500 double & variable stars
•88 constellations
•110 deep space objects including galaxies, nebulae & star clusters
•200 audio descriptions of the most popular celestial objects
User Controls
•Target button
•Menu navigation:
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•Brightness adjustment
•Volume adjustment
•Power: On/Off
GPS
•3 satellite link / 2D fix required for trilateration
•12 channel
Display
•Graphic LCD display with red LED backlight
•3"W x 1"H (78mm x 26mm)
•240 x 80 with a 0.325mm dot pitch
Audio
•Maximum output power: 50mW
•Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
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Inputs and Outputs
•SD card slot
•USB for connection to PC
•3.5mm stereo jack for headphones
Skylink Interface
•Download of new celestial objects
•Download of firmware upgrades
Size and Weight
•Height: 2.5 inches
•Depth: 4.0 inches
•Width: 7.4 inches
•Weight: 15.2 ounces (without batteries)
Power and Battery
• 2 x 1.5V AA batteries (user supplied)
Field of View (FOV)*
Eye Distance | Targeting Circle (FOV) |
0 in | 7.2° |
6.5 in | 3.6° |
13 in | 1.8° |
*Actual field of view depends on distance SkyScout is held from your eye.
Mechanical
•Rubber armored, water resistant body
•1/4”x20 mounting hole
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