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Originally Posted by rider
The Celestron Skyscout has only 3 potential problems, or I would go that way.
the problems are:
1/ it’s got a much smaller data base than the A.N.
2/ it’s got an really annoying American know-it-all computerised voiced system,
3/ it’s built for the American market, so probably most of the database is Northern hemisphere.
(after-all, the world ends at Florida keys)
what do Skyscout users think of them?
rider
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I like my SkyScout but I am not certain that it will serve your "pointing" purpose...While it works well hand held, I do have problems with mine when it is next to metal...I get a warning when I hold it in my hand with my big metal watch. I am not certain how it will behave next to a metal scope or mount.
It is fun and accurate to use to find/identify naked eye things (stars/planets and general big name things LMC/SMC etc.)...I am not certain that the pointing accuracy at high magnification mounted next to a scope (assuming that it can be safely mounted) would be sufficient.
Don't misunderstand me, I am a big fan of the SkyScout and my two young boys have gotten lots of use from it...I have also found it helpful to identify the odd star or two (to help me better align my Argo Navis). My two cents worth..
Good Luck!