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Re: [ATM] Celestron Skyscout.
As Christopher todd has pointed out, metal does not mix with this
product. However many of us have composite/wooden scopes etc....
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marco" <marco.miglionico@btinternet.com>
To: "AMT LIST" <atm@atmlist.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 6:00 PM
Subject: [ATM] Celestron Skyscout.
> Has anyone seen this new product: Celestron skyscout?
>
> This has the potential to be used instead of digital encoders/setting
> circles.
>
> I've mailed them to find out the pointing accuracy and if they will update
> the firmware
> at a later date with more deep sky (only comes with 100 deep sky objects).
> It states that updates are available via USB connection.
>
> If it gets within a degree of the target it could be useful. Not needing
> encoders fitted would
> be a great boon as this is the hardest part of building setting circles
> into
> a dob.
>
> Marco
>
>
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