Skyscout specifications – Celestron SkyScout car gps receiver User Manual

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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: Four-way control
• One-touch controls: Identify Function,

Locate Function, GPS Function, Help Menu
and Main Menu

• 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
• Earbud-style headphones included

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

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