Spot Gadget

Only once in a blue moon * in the entire history of technology consumption of a product is so ingenious that it is convinced that there can be real. Then you quickly look at your calendar and realize that it is not April 1. You think yourself while to get his wallet and mumbling under his breath “Curse you ThinkGeek, curse!” Packed with the latest in gadgetry including built-in GPS, LCD, north magnetic sensors, electronic accelerometers, and complex circuitry, MySky is far from vaporwear. It is a high-tech virtual tour guide to his starry sky. Point, shoot, more intelligent.

But ThinkGeek, which means the MySky really do?
Glad you asked. Take MySky of its package, plug in some batteries, take to the streets, preferably in the evening, even though you can not see them, the stars are still there during the day. Now the MySky find out their location and time via GPS. There are three basic modes of use the night sky-Identify, Search and Guided Tour. In ‘Identify’ mode, the default, you are presented with a real-time LCD view of the night sky, complete with constellations. Simply point to the subject of the election in the real sky, and shoot. It was determined! Alternatively, take a ‘Tour’ of the finest objects available to you at the time depending on their location, date and time. Lastly, if you want to locate a particular object (planet, comets, galaxies, etc.) - you can navigate through menus, select the item and its MySky pinpoint your location in the real sky.

Specifications:
• Sights - Illuminated red sights to easily point to objects
• Object Database - Database of over 30,000 celestial objects (planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies & more)
• LCD - 480 x 234 pixel full color display
• Audio - 500+ Audio/Multi-media presentations by NPR Stardate personality, Sandy Wood. Including interesting science facts, mythology, folklore, and astrophotography.
• Earphones - Comfortable high-fidelity ear buds included for audio
• Storage - 256 Megabyte SD card (included)
• GPS - 12 channel GPS receiver
• Orientation - Magnetic north sensors
• Positioning - Electronic accelerometers to determine tilt/pointing
• Night Vision - Optional mode to display screen entirely in red to protect your night vision.
• Compatibility - Can optionally control any Meade computerized telescope.
• Upgradeable - Software upgradeable from meade.com
• Power save features - Advanced power saving features to extend battery life
• Batteries - 4 AA batteries required (not included)
• Battery Life - Up to 6 hours (normal use)
• Instructions - Includes onboard video instructions that are optional for first time use. Also includes a printed instruction manual and quickstart guide along with a CDROM that includes Planetarium software (Windows 98/XP).
• Dimensions - Approximately 9″ x 2.5″ x 7″

Share This