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Mysky with telescopes - Jul 19, 2007

"I've heard that you can't use the Celestron Skyscout around metal objects. Is this true? Same for the Meade Mysky?" Yes, it is true for both the Meade My Sky and the Celestron Sky Scout. Both sky computers incorporate a magnetic sensor to help them locate north, which can be disrupted when in the vicinity of certain metal objects. However, this applies only to large metal objects such as vehicles and buildings and only objects made of iron. Doubt it will be an issue around the typical telescope, most of which are made of largely non-magnetic aluminum, anyway.

posted by Joanie K @ 7:44 AM

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