Celestron Personal Planetarium user manual Introduction, Parts Identification

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Introduction

The SkyScout is a revolutionary handheld device that uses advanced GPS technology with point-and-click convenience to identify and locate thousands of stars, planets, constellations and more.

Identify

Simply point the SkyScout at nearly any star in the sky and click the "target" button. The SkyScout will identify and display the object you are looking at.

Locate

To locate a star or planet, select the object's name from the menu and follow the directional arrows through the viewfinder. SkyScout shows you when you are on target. It's that easy!

Learn

Once you have targeted an object, the real fun begins. The SkyScout includes entertaining and educational audio and text information, including facts, history and mythology about the most popular celestial objects in the sky.

A fun learning tool for all ages, the SkyScout Personal Planetarium puts the knowledge of an expert astronomer in the palm of your hand.

Parts Identification

 

EASY TO READ DISPLAY

RUGGED DESIGN

Large display with red

LED-backlit display to

Compact (2.5”H x 4”W x 7.4”L),

maintain night vision

lightweight (15.2oz.), rubber

 

armoring and high-impact plastic

 

body for outdoor use

 

SKY TOUR/SD CARD SLOT

 

SkyTour cards provide interactive

 

guided tours of the night sky

 

(sold separately)

 

MENU NAVIGATION PAD

 

Intuitive menu for easy

 

on-screen navigation

 

HELP & MENU BUTTONS

Quickly access various

on-screen menus

ONE-TOUCH CONTROLS

Provides quick access to “Identify”,

“Locate” and “GPS” functions

TARGET BUTTON

Identifies the celestial object you are viewing

VOLUME & BRIGHTNESS

Easy to adjust controls for audio volume and display brightness

USB PORT

Download database updates from your PC (USB cable included)

 

VIEWFINDER

 

with LED

 

directional arrows

 

3.5mm HEADPHONE JACK

 

for audio presentation

ON/OFF BUTTON

(headphones included)

Requires 2 AA batteries

 

(user supplied)

 

Your SkyScout comes with the following:

SkyScout Personal Planetarium

• Padded Case

• Earphones

• Wrist Strap

• USB Cable

• Instructional CD-ROM

• Quick Setup Guide

• 2 Battery Sleeves (inside battery compartment)

Never look directly at the sun with the naked eye or through the SkyScout. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.

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Contents Page SkyScout Table of Contents Parts Identification IntroductionMenu Navigation SetupIdentify Mode Navigating the SkyScoutTo Identify Objects In The Sky Locate Mode Playing Audio Narration Locating Objects From The SkyScout DatabaseField Guide Exploring Constellations and AsterismsAbout menu GPS ModeSettings Menu Viewing GPS InformationHelp Button TroubleshootingHelp Updating Time/Location InformationUpdating your SkyScout Frequently Asked QuestionsInstalling SkyScout Update Program To Install the USB driversSkyScout Specifications UTC Universal Time Coordinate Scale Appendix a Time Zone MapCelestron TWO Year Warranty