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Now this is cool... From telescope maker Celestron comes the SkyScout From their website:

About the size of a camcorder and weighing less than 16 ounces, the Celestron SkyScout utilizes a consumer-friendly “point and shoot” technology that enables stargazers to point at any visible object in the sky, press a button and listen to commentary on the object and its history. The SkyScout also has a “locate” feature that allows users to select an object they wish to view (i.e. Mars) and the SkyScout, using illuminated arrows in the viewfinder, will actually point the user to the object. A totally unique, one of a kind product, SkyScout utilizes patented technology that combines data from sensors measuring both the magnetic and gravitational fields of the Earth, along with internal GPS and a substantial celestial database to dramatically improve how people learn about astronomy, making it much easier and more entertaining.

It has an internal database of 6,000 objects and comes with a SD card socket so you can add your own. You can point at an object and it will tell you what it is or you can use the navigation screen and request an object and it will display arrows through the viewfinder telling you which way to point to see it. Perfect either as a stand-alone observation tool for learning the sky or to use along with a telescope. No price listed but if it was around $300 or less, I would be on the phone with them today... A Tip of the Hat to GadgetMadness Posted by DaveH at December 26, 2005 12:24 PM