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Celestron C65 for Star Gazing - Jun 29, 2007

A customer was purchasing a Celestron C65 Mini Mak Waterproof spotting scope for some backyard spotting the other day and wanted to know if it could be used for star gazing. The answer is a resounding YES! Although the quality is not the best, even this $60.00 compact unit can be used to look at celestial objects, especially the moon. If you've never pointed your target spotting scope or even binoculars to the sky you've been missing a lot. So many folks have never looked at the moon with magnification it's hard to believe. Often, all it takes for someone to get hooked on astronomy is a little push, even if it be with an inexpensive spotting scope or dad's old binocular that has been gathering dust in the basement. These items are easily transported and readily available, as opposed to a large astronomical telescope. Kids are thrilled with their first opportunity to view the moon up close and you'll hear a lot of WOWs and see a lot of smiles. Many adults will appreciate the opportunity as well.

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Meade Mysky case - Jun 26, 2007

If you are looking for a hard case for your new Meade MySky, you might want to look at the Pelican 1400 Protector Small Waterproof case. It will not only keep your new My Sky safe and sound while traveling, it will also keep it dry if you manage to somehow drop your Mysky into the lake. This Pelican hard case is also large enough to store the headphones and extra batteries. In fact, a dry box is a good idea when transporting any electronic gear. I use Pelicans religiously for camera equipment. As for color on the case, you're on your own.

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MySky instructions -

Not sure if the Meade Mysky will have an instruction manual when it begins to find its way into customer's hands, but the prototype we received did not have printed instructions. We recommended to Meade that they supply something to help the user get started, but, not to worry, if they didn't take our advice, you are still in good shape. The software in the unit itself is quite thorough - once you get the batteries in and the MySky powered up. The My Sky takes eight AA batteries. The battery compartment is at the bottom of the handle. Turn the your Mysky unit upside down, slide the battery cover forward an inch or so, then tilt up. Load the batteries and you are ready to go. (By the way, one of the improvements Meade made over the competing Celestron SkyScout is better battery life.) The power button is on the top, right hand side of the unit just around the corner from the LCD screen. Can't miss it. Take the unit out in a clear area, turn it on and wait for the GPS to acquire a signal and the handsome Meade My sky Guy will take it from there. Just remember to use the headphones if you can't hear him.

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Using the Meade MySky - Jun 25, 2007

Here's a question I received over the weekend. "Is the MySky complicated to use?" The Meade MySky and its similar competing product, the Celestron SkyScout, are not complicated to use by comparison to most computerized products. If you can navigate the typical digital camera menu or handle a PC computer, these handheld astronomy computers will be a breeze. Even the GPS function is automatic. Just power up the Mysky or the Sky scout and the GPS loads on its own. Like any GPS unit, though, you will need to be in a fairly open area to acquire signals and since both units incorporate magnetic sensors, you should also avoid large metal objects. The typical backyard lawn should work, fine.

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