Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium
by Celestron
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Customer Review: No 64-bit support, SD cover does not close
Summary: 2 Stars
I just bought the SkyScout IYA 2009 edition for my parents.
The only difference between the normal edition and the IYA edition is the inclusion of an SD card with celestial events for 2009.
Problem 1, when the SD card is inserted, the rubber SD card cover no longer fits.
Problem 2, when you try to fit the rubber cover, the SD card becomes un-seated, and the skyscout no longer boots.
Problem 3, the SD holder is a standard spring-loaded type as found in many devices, but this one does not properly release the card, it has to be pried out with a screwdriver.
Problem 4, there are no USB drivers for 64-bit Windows operating systems, so you must run the updater utility on a 32-bit system.
It is a little difficult to aim and target objects, specifically finding the object in the viewfinder is tricky, but with a bit of practice we did manage to target and identify.
Customer Review: Stargazer
Summary: 5 Stars
This unit is amazing with it's pinpoint accuracy and the information on the stars and planets it provides!Customer Review: Pretty good, no real complaints
Summary: 4 Stars
After my kids had a lot of fun with one of these on a cub scout campout I figured it would make a good gift for the family. I will agree with other reviews that this is a pretty cool device but is not perfect. At the current price I would say the SkyScout is a good product though. My only "issues" I've had have all been correctable. Initially I was having problems getting a GPS lock on startup but I discovered if I left it lying still on the ground vs. holding it in my hand (and moving it around) I had no problems. Only once have I gotten the interference icon but sure enough when I looked up I was standing right under power lines (duh!). The overall accuracy is good though I've noticed when using it to locate objects it isn't perfectly precise and tends to wander. For example with the moon, it will locate it precisely once in a while but it often can be slightly (randomly) off the viewfinder when it shows the "locked on" ring. Still I would say the SkyScout has been a great help and has been really fun for my family. My kids don't want to put it down and they are actually learning a lot by using it.Customer Review: AWESOME FOR SKY GAZERS
Summary: 5 Stars
Really a fun and interesting product for anyone interested in the stars. Easy to use and only requires a clear sky and 2 AA batteries.Customer Review: For young eyes only!
Summary: 3 Stars
We bought the Skyscout for a Father's Day present. 50 year old eyes that need cheaters to see can't see the small text in the dark. We have to hand over the unit to our son to read the description! We're disappointed...