• Identifies celestial objects with the click of a button
• Locates over 6,000 stars, planets and constellations from built-in celestial database and provides scientific information for each object
• Provides comprehensive text and audio descriptions providing history, mythology and other entertaining information for the most popular objects
• Tonight's Highlights: A customized list of the 20 best objects to view for your exact date, time and location anywhere in the world
• Constellation Lessons: if the star you identify or locate is part of a constellation or an asterism like the Big Dipper, you can actually take a guided tour through all the stars in that constellation and even see an onscreen map of the constellation
• Built-in Field Guide Includes:
  • Introduction to astronomy: a six part audio lesson on the origin and history of astronomy
  • Glossary of Terms: text defining popular astronomy terms including planets, comets, galaxies and more
  • Great Astronomers: text bios on some of the world's greatest astronomers including Galileo, Einstein and Copernicus
  • Man Made Space Objects: text description of some of the coolest objects man has sent into space including the International Space Station, the Hubble SpaceTelescope and the Space Shuttle
  • Comet Guide: text descriptions about history's most famous comets including Halley's Comet and Comet Hale-Bop
• SD card slot: for optional “SkyScout Expansion Cards” audio presentations that provide hours of entertainment on a variety of topics (available Jan 08)
• USB port: allows database to be updated with new objects as they are discovered, comets, etc.
• Simple enough for all ages: just turn it on and it’s ready to use
• Built-in Help Menu: includes a quick start instruction guide for using the SkyScout
• Bring it anywhere: compact and light design makes it easy to carry and durable construction makes it safe for rugged environments

Celestial Database

• 6,000 Stars, 1,500 Double & Variable Stars, all 88 constellations, over 100 deep space objects including Galaxies, Nebulae & Star Clusters, over 200 audio descriptions of the most popular celestial objects
  

User Controls

• Target Button
• Menu Navigation: Four-way control
• One-Touch Controls: Identify Function, Locate Function, GPS Function, and Main Menu
• Display Brightness: Increase, Decrease
• Volume: Increase, Decrease
• Power: On/Off

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

Inputs and Outputs

• SD card slot
• USB for connection to PC
• 3.5mm stereo jack for headphones

Headphones

• Earbud-style headphones included

Skylink Interface

• Download of new celestial objects (including newly
  discovered comets, etc.)
• 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 (not included)

Note: specifications subject to change without notice