User manual CELESTRON SKYSCOUT

[. . . ] . pg 8-9 a) About menu b) Enter Time/Location Information Manually c) Updating Time/Location Information Help . . pg 9 a) Help Button b) Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions . . pg 10-11 a) Installing SkyScout Update Program SkyScout Specifications . . pg 14 1 Introduction The SkyScout is a revolutionary handheld device that uses advanced GPS technology with point-and-click convenience to identify and locate thousands of stars, planets, constellations and more. Identify Simply point the SkyScout at nearly any star in the sky and click the "target" button. [. . . ] Asterisms - Asterisms are similar to constellations in that they are a large recognizable pattern of stars. Asterisms also have a Trace Figure option that will display and guide you to the brightest stars that make up the pattern. Field Guide SkyScout comes with a complete field guide to help you better understand and enjoy using your Personal Planetarium. In addition to a complete audio introduction to Astronomy, SkyScout also has many useful reference guides that can be viewed on its display. Included under the Field Guide Menu are the following: Introduction to Astronomy - This six-part audio introduction will give you an overview of the history and folklore of Astronomy as well as practical observation tips to make your experience more enjoyable. Glossary - SkyScout has a built-in glossary of terms that you may come across while reading or listening to the object information. Great Astronomers - SkyScout profiles the lives of many of the most influential Astronomers that have contributed the most to our understanding and enjoyment of the night skies. Man Made Objects - SkyScout gives a brief background of the modern-day tools that man has used to explore and understand the Universe, including the Hubble Space Telescope and International Space Station. Comets - View a description of some of the most spectacular comets that have past through our skies over the last century. Asteroids - SkyScout gives useful and fascinating information about these larger rocky objects orbiting the Asteroid belt. Extra Solar Planets - View descriptions of stars (other than our Sun), that are known to have planets orbiting them. 7 GPS Mode Viewing GPS Information Once linked with the necessary GPS satellites, the SkyScout can display the information being received from the satellites. From the GPS menu, select Position to view the SkyScout's GPS data. SkyScout displays the following: · · · · · Current longitude and latitude Current elevation above sea level Date and Universal Time Displays the last altitude and azimuth targeted by SkyScout Displays the last Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC) targeted by SkyScout SkyScout can also show you the position and signal strength of the available GPS satellites in the sky. From the GPS menu, select GPS Satellites to view satellite position and signal strength. The circular graph to the right of the display shows the position of each satellite available from your location. The identification number of the available satellites will appear on the graph to show its position in the sky. Next to the graphic is a series of bars which represent the strength of each satellite signal being received. The number below each bar identifies the satellite sending the signal. A gray bar indicates the GPS receiver is gathering information from that satellite. A black bar indicates that the GPS receiver has enough information from the satellite to use it for navigation. Settings Menu SkyScout allows you to view and manually enter both the date and time settings as well as the longitude and 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 with any GPS satellites, the GPS acquisition process can be bypassed and the time/location information can be entered manually. · SkyScout allows you to update the Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) to account for Daylight Savings Time when setting the time zone for your location. About menu The About screen displays information about your SkyScout such as the serial number and current software version. [. . . ] 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 or workmanship. As a condition to the obligation of Celestron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to Celestron together with proof-of-purchase satisfactory to Celestron. The Proper Return Authorization Number must be obtained from Celestron in advance of return. [. . . ]