Celestron Personal Planetarium - Manuals

Page 2 - SkyScout Table of Contents

1 SkyScout Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 2 Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 3 Menu Navigation...

Page 3 - Parts Identification; Introduction; Identify

2 • SkyScout Personal Planetarium • Padded Case • Earphones • Wrist Strap • USB Cable • Instructional CD-ROM • Quick Setup Guide • 2 Battery Sleeves (inside battery compartment) Parts Identification Never look directly at the sun with the naked eye or through the SkyScout. Permanent and irreversible...

Page 4 - Setup; Menu Navigation

3 Setup 1. Installing the Batteries a) Use a flat head tool to loosen the screw on the battery compartment door. b) Remove the two battery sleeves from inside the compartment. c) Slide a battery into each of the sleeves and insert into the battery compartment as shown. Make sure that the sleeves cov...

Page 5 - To Identify Objects In The Sky

4 Navigating the SkyScout SkyScout uses two illuminated targeting rings and a series of eight direction arrows to helpyou identify and locate objects. The targeting rings are located on each end of theviewfinder to assist in alignment with celestial objects. To use SkyScout, hold it up so that the l...

Page 6 - Locate Mode

Locate Mode The SkyScout has a database of over 6,000 celestial objects that are divided into six custom catalogs that include: Tonight's Highlights - In addition to the many customized object lists, SkyScout also has a Tonight's Highlights feature that uses the internal GPS system to display a cust...

Page 7 - Locating Objects From The SkyScout Database; Playing Audio Narration

6 Locating Objects From The SkyScout Database 1. Press the Locate button on the control panel of SkyScout. 2. SkyScout will display a list of object menus from which to choose. 3. Use the navigation buttons to select “Tonight's Highlights.” This will display all the best objects to view in the sky f...

Page 8 - Exploring Constellations and Asterisms; Field Guide

7 Exploring Constellations and Asterisms In addition to locating and identifying numerous celestial objects, SkyScout can also take you on a guided tour of each constellation as well as many famous asterisms. Along with viewing scientificdata, text description and audio narration, SkyScout includes ...

Page 9 - Settings Menu; About menu; GPS Mode; Viewing GPS Information

8 Settings Menu SkyScout allows you to view and manually enter both the date and time settings as well as the longitudeand latitude for your location. If the GPS is linked, it is not necessary to enter this information manually. • Should you be in a location where it is difficult to establish a link...

Page 10 - Help; Help Button; Troubleshooting; Updating Time/Location Information

9 Help Help Button SkyScout has a convenient Help button that gives you direct access to basic information on initializing the SkyScout and identifying and locating objects in the sky. Troubleshooting My SkyScout displays the following error message about magnetic fields in my location. “The magnet ...

Page 11 - Updating your SkyScout; Frequently Asked Questions

10 Updating your SkyScout The SkyScout includes a USB cable and built-in USB port to allow you to update the software and database as future versions are released. To update the SkyScout module you will need the following: • SkyScout Personal Planetarium • USB cable • Connection to the Internet • Sk...

Page 13 - SkyScout Specifications

12 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 ...

Page 14 - Appendix A - Time Zone Map

13 Appendix A - Time Zone Map UTC (Universal Time Coordinate) Scale To determine your UTC (Universal Time Coordinate), simply find your location on the map above andfollow the boundary lines on either side of your location to the scale at the bottom of t he map. Thenumber between the boundary lines ...

Page 15 - CELESTRON TWO YEAR WARRANTY

14 CELESTRON TWO YEAR WARRANTY A. Celestron warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. Celestron will repair or replace such product or part thereof which, upon inspection by Celestron, is found to be defective in materials orworkmanship. As a condition...