SkyScout Scope 90

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Features

General Features

Designed with non-magnetic materials that do not interfere with the SkyScout sensors
Quick and easy no tool setup
90 mm refractor optical design with all coated glass optics and 660 mm (f/7) focal length for crisp, clear images
Erect image 6x30 finderscope with quick-release bracket
Erect image optics are ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
Pan handle control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing
Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" stainless steel tube legs provides a rigid and stable viewing platform
Accessory tray for convenient accessory storage
Adjustable bracket to hold SkyScout (SkyScout Personal Planetarium sold separately)

Press

05/12/2008 - Celestron SkyScout Scope 90 Review
"It’s extremely easy to assemble and its durability shines right through..."
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02/25/2008 - A fun combo - finding objects has never been so cool!
"It’s aninnovative and useful tool for locating and identifying a large assortment of objects in the night sky..."
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Discover, explore and learn with the SkyScout Scope!

Designed exclusively for use with the Celestron SkyScout^® Personal Planetarium^® (sold separately), the new SkyScout^® Scope 90 is easy to set-up, nearly maintenance free and features Celestron’s precision optics. Simply attach the SkyScout^® to the specially designed mount to locate and identify celestial objects. Once the SkyScout^® has located or identified an object it’s time to take your celestial experience to the next level and use the SkyScout^® Scope to reveal the wonders of the universe.


Attaching and aligning the SkyScout Personal Planetarium is easy with the specially designed adjustable mount. No tools required.	SkyScout Scope features a convenient pan handle with built-in clutch for easy targeting and smooth motion. This style of mount is great for viewing nature and celestial objects.	Erect image 6x30 finderscope with quick-release bracket.

Additional Information

Optical Design	Refractor
Aperture (mm)	90 mm (3.54 in)
Focal Length (mm)	660 mm (26 in)
Focal Ratio	7.33
Eyepiece 1 (mm)	40 mm (1.57 in)
Magnification 1	17 x
Eyepiece 2 (mm)	10 mm (0.39 in)
Magnification 2	66 x
Finderscope	6x30 Erect Image
Star Diagonal	Erect Image diagonal -1.25"
Mount	Altazimuth
Highest Useful Magnification	213 x
Lowest Useful Magnification	13 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	12.3
Resolution (Rayleigh)	1.55 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	1.29 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power	165 x
Angular Field of View (deg)	3 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)	158 ft (48 m)
Optical Coatings	Fully Coated
Optical Tube Length	25 in (635 mm)
Weight (lbs)	20 lbs (9.07 kg)