Celestron Announces Plans to Transform the Night Sky into a "Backyard Blackboard" with the Launch of Interactive SkyTour Cards for Use with Its Award-Winning SkyScout Personal Planetarium.Available Summer 2007, the Innovative SkyTour Cards Utilize SkyScout's Award-Winning GPS-Enabled Technology to Turn Every Backyard into an Interactive Classroom for Families, Students and Astronomers Famous astronomers and astrophysicists include: Directory: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Celestron, one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes A spotting scope is a portable telescope, optimized for the observation of terrestrial objects. The magnification of a spotting scope is typically on the order of 20X to 60X. , microscopes and related accessories, officially announced today at 2007 International CES, the Summer 2007 availability of SkyTour cards for use with its award-winning Celestron SkyScout. Utilizing the SkyScout's built-in technology to identify and locate celestial objects in the night sky, Celestron's Astronomy for Beginners and The Sky Explorer SkyTour cards fit easily into SkyScout's built-in SD slot and take stargazers on a 'real time' interactive cosmic journey of exploration and discovery that includes in-depth information on specific astronomy topics and more than 6,000 viewable celestial objects. Celestron's Astronomy for Beginners SkyTour card uses the SkyScout to guide users through an interactive tour of the night sky with lessons that address an array of astronomical topics including: a detailed tutorial and tour of the planets, stars, galaxies, clusters, nebulae, constellations, and asterisms that are easily viewed in the night sky; a guide to astronomical distances astronomical distance n. The distance from one celestial body to another, measured in light-years, parsecs, or astronomical units. between celestial objects; lessons in star-hopping and navigation; an in-depth look at the colors and types of stars; a study of celestial movement and the phases of the moon. The Sky Explorer SkyTour card uses the SkyScout to guide users through a more detailed tour of the night sky with a focus on the Zodiacal constellations. The Sky Explorer SkyTour card takes users on a tour of the brightest and most interesting stars in each constellation, provides mythological myth·o·log·i·cal also myth·o·log·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or recorded in myths or mythology. 2. Fabulous; imaginary. myth and historical information pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to the origins of each constellation and demonstrates the easiest ways for users to learn and remember the position of the most popular constellations. The lessons conclude with an in-depth tour of the 'best' non-stellar objects (Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies and more). "The interactive SkyTour cards are designed to equip budding backyard astronomers with the skills and desire to learn more about our Universe, satisfying the natural curiosity to explore new frontiers, and creating the thirst for knowledge Noun 1. thirst for knowledge - curiosity that motivates investigation and study desire to know, lust for learning curiosity, wonder - a state in which you want to learn more about something that will inspire the next generation of explorers and scientists," said Joseph A. Lupica Jr., president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Celestron. "Together, the SkyScout and SkyTour cards transform the night sky into a personal planetarium planetarium, optical device used to project a representation of the heavens onto a domed ceiling; the term also designates the building that houses such a device. A modern planetarium consists of as many as 150 motor-driven projectors mounted on an axis. , providing instant access to a universe of knowledge and adventure, and placing the 'joystick of exploration' in the hands of astronomy buffs and stargazers of all ages and experience levels." In addition to new audio and text on celestial content, each SkyTour card includes additional graphics for display on SkyScout's backlit An LCD screen that has its own light source from the back of the screen, making the background brighter and characters appear sharper. LCD screen, turning SkyScout into the ultimate reality teaching and learning tool for kids, parents, teachers and students alike. The Celestron's SkyTour cards for SkyScout have a suggested retail price of $19 and are slated to be available beginning Summer of 2007. Visit http://www.celestron.com for information on availability. In addition to more information on the release of Celestron's SkyTour Cards, Celestron will be showcasing its VistaPix IS70 Digital Spotting Scope (2007 Innovation's Honoree) and the NexStar SE series of computerized telescopes at Celestron's booth #70422, in the Sands Expo The Sands Expo and Convention Center, at 1.2 million square feet (110,000 m²), is the second largest convention center in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. It opened in 1990 across the street from the original Sands Hotel. from January 8 - 11, 2007. About Celestron Founded in the 1950's, Celestron is a leading designer, manufacturer and importer of high-quality optical products including computerized and non-computerized telescopes and related accessories, binoculars, spotting scopes and microscopes. As one of the world's leading telescope makers, Celestron enjoys brand-name recognition among serious amateur astronomers for superior optics, outstanding design, and innovative technology. Celestron's innovative products continue to receive numerous industry and consumer media accolades, adding to an already impressive list that includes awards for product innovation from Reader's Digest Reader's Digest U.S.-based monthly magazine. Founded by DeWitt and Lila Wallace, it was first published in 1922 as a digest of articles of topical interest and entertainment value condensed from other periodicals. , Popular Science, PC Magazine, Popular Mechanics, the Consumer Electronics Association and more. Celestron sells and markets its products worldwide through a variety of specialty retail outlets and international distributors. Celestron is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. with corporate offices and manufacturing facilities, in Torrance, CA. For more information about Celestron please visit http://www.celestron.com. |
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