I have a nice telescope here at Headquarters, but unless I'm aiming it a large object in the sky like the moon, I'm really not good at finding anything. What I need is the awesome new Celestron SkyScout ($400). This thing allows me to point it anywhere in the night sky and with a push of the button, instantly identify and/or locate over 6,000 celestial objects viewable to the naked eye. It also lets me listen to commentary on the object and it's history if I want. Even better, it also has a nice locate feature so I can select an object I'm looking for, like a planet, and it will display illuminated arrows in the viewfinder to help me find it. According to the press release, Celestron SkyScout uses "patented technology that combines data from sensors measuring both the magnetic and gravitational fields of the Earth, along with internal GPS and a substantial celestial database". This is the coolest thing for those interested in astronomy, students or for anyone who's just curious about the great galaxy beyond.
EXPIRES: 09-30-2008









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