Celestron Personal Planetarium user manual Introduction, Parts Identification

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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