Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium

Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium

Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium, is your revolutionary handheld device that uses advanced GPS technology with point and click convenience to identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations and more. Simply point the SkyScout at any star in the sky and click the target button. The Celestron SkyScout will tell you what object you are looking at. To locate a star or planet, select the object's name from the menu and follow the directional arrows through the viewfinder. SkyScout tells you when you are on target.

Celestron SkyScout also includes entertaining and educational audio and text information, including facts, trivia, history and mythology about our most popular celestial objects. A fun learning tool for all ages, the SkyScout personal planetarium puts the knowledge of an expert astronomer in the palm of your hand.

The Celestron SkyScout features Tonights Highlights, a customized list of the 20 best objects to view for your exact date, time and location anywhere in the world. Celestron SkyScout also provides you with Constellation lessons. If the star you identify or locate is part of a constellation like the Big Dipper, you can actually take a guided tour through all the stars in that constellation and even see an onscreen map of the constellation.

Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium Technical Details

• Locates and identifies over 6,000 stars, planets, and constellations with GPS technology
• Red LED backlit display for easy-to-read information
• Accepts SkyTour SD multi-media cards for interactive tours of the night sky
• Includes USB port for easy download of database updates
• Measures 7.4 x 2.5 x 4.0 inches (W x H x D)

Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium Reviews

The idea is genius - marry a GPS with an accelerometer and create a device that can tell you exactly what star it is pointing at, or direct you to any visible star. And Celestron SkyScout pretty much works as advertised. We've used ours on several nights so far, and everyone in our extended family has wanted a turn spotting different stars.

The info on the major stars is plentiful. The audio is a nice idea, but Celestron SkyScout just reads the same information that is on the text display. Sighting can be a little tricky through the plastic tube, but even faint stars took no more than two or three tries to spot.

The precision is good, but not great. If you point to Orion's belt, Celestron SkyScout's going to list all three stars. You'll have to read the descriptions to determine whether you are interested in the eastern-most, western-most, or middle star. Did you know that the middle star of Orion's belt, Alnilam, is 50% farther away than the other two? Or that Alnitak, the leftmost star in the belt, is primarily a hot blue supergiant star that is 6 million years old and has already begun to die? Those are the kinds of things SkyScout will tell you. Fun stuff.


Celestron SkyScout is very sensitive to metal - you can't use rechargeable batteries, and Celestron SkyScout comes with special tubes to you have to put the batteries in. We couldn't use it standing next to a big swing set, for instance. A little symbol pops up on the video screen and it refuses to work.

The software is PC only. No Mac version in the works as of now. We haven't tried running the updater in parallels or VMWare yet. Updates seem fairly rare anyway.

Celestron SkyScout's a little pricey, but all in all, I really can't find too many negatives about Celestron SkyScout. It's amazing.

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Timex T5J031 Unisex Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Timex T5J031 Unisex Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Timex T5J031, Combining stylish looks with power sport timing and heart rate monitoring features, this mid-sized Timex Digital Fitness watch (model T5J031) can be worn by both men and women. It features a chest strap heart rate monitor, easily accessible function buttons, durable resin case, and comfortable resin strap with a stylish tapered profile. For integrating heart rate monitoring into your training, this watch enables you to track your avareage heart rate and pre-set target heart rate zones with data for time spent within that zone and alarms. Timex T5J031 can also display data for calories burned and offers a recovery timer that measures your heart rate after a timed recovery during or after your workout.

The Indiglo night-light uniformly lights the surface of the watch dial using patented blue electroluminescent lighting technology. Timex T5J031 uses less battery power than most other watch illumination systems, enabling your watch battery to last longer. The Night Mode feature allows you to illuminate the Indiglo night-light for 3 seconds with any button press, regardless of the mode or function. The watch is water resistant to 50 meters (165 feet)–suitable for swimming but not for diving. All Timex heart rate monitor sensors have batteries that can be replaced by consumers without requiring them to be returned to the manufacturer.

Zone Trainer Digital Heart Rate Monitor with a black resin strap and digital display, INDIGLO night-light, 100-hour chronograph, 27-lap memory, 100-hour countdown timer, Alarm with 5 min back up, Water resistant to 50 meters, Target zones, Zone trainer, Average heart rate, Time in zone, Calories burned, Recovery timer, Max heart rate, Digital transmission, Data Recorder compatible

Timex T5J031 Unisex Digital Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Watch Reviews

I had purchased a strapless heart monitor just a week or so before I bought this Timex T5J031. Timex T5J031 was almost useless in monitoring my heart rate, however, since it seemed to rarely give readings when asked. So I decided to upgrade to this Timex. I am so glad I did. Since my first monitor was not that helpful, I was immediately happy with this new one. I can enter specific information about my body (weight, age, resting heart rate, maximum heart rate) easily, and because Timex T5J031 has that information, Timex T5J031 can come up with accurate readings of how many calories I burn. Plus, Timex T5J031 seems to stand up well to daily use. I recommend this product to anyone who is serious about exercising and monitoring their heart rate.

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Dremel 300-N/55 300 Series 1.15 Amp 5,000 to 35,000 RPM Variable Speed Rotary Tool with 55 Accessories

Dremel 300-N/55 300 Series 1.15 Amp 5,000 to 35,000 RPM Variable Speed Rotary Tool with 55 Accessories

Dremel 300-N/55, Perfect for the do-it-yourselfer or anyone who is new to rotary tools, the Dremel 300-N/55 300 Series Variable Speed Rotary Tool with 55 Accessories completes a wide range of household, craft, and repair projects. Dremel 300-N/55 features an updated, dynamic design for optimum comfort and control, and variable speeds so you can match the tool to specific accessories or tasks. Dremel 300-N/55 also comes with 55 attachments, including grinding stones, cut-off wheels, mandrels, and more–so you’re ready to tackle whatever project you dream up next.

The day might be now when you'll use every Dremel 300-N/55 of the 55 accessories that comes with variable speed Dremel 300-N/55 300 Series rotary tool. With its new, dynamic design for additional comfort and control, you'll be begging for projects to do. Depending on the task, you can adjust the variable speed of this Dremel from 5,000 to 35,000 rpm. The click-and set on/off switch allows precise speed selection. If a propeller came as one of the accessories I'm sure you could soar. But even though it doesn’t you'll be able to fly through most project with accuracy. For huge projects the lightweight design is built for comfort giving you capable, prolonged use. If you are a control type, the comfort grip housing that’s easier to handle than other rotaries will let you take command of your tool and put Dremel 300-N/55 just where it needs to be.

Dremel 300-N/55 300 Series Technical Details

• New, dynamic design for additional comfort and control
• Variable speed from 5,000 to 35,000 rpm
• Lightweight design for comfort during prolonged use. Comfort grip housing for easier handling and better tool control.
• Dove-tail feature for Dremel-exclusive attachments
• Click-and-set on/off switch allows precise speed selection

Dremel 300-N/55 300 Series Reviews

I am so pleased with the Dremel tool, I've wanted one for quite a while, but now that I've got Dremel 300-N/55, I wonder why I waited. I've used it for several tasks and Dremel 300-N/55 is exactly what I needed. My sister is also using it to make her jewelry. Might even have to get another one just for her.

I used to have a cordless dremel mini mite, and I use my corded power drill with a variety of attachments for all kinds of large and small tasks, but this week I bought a Dremel 300 with some cutting blades and the power saw attachment. I tried them all out working with my son on his Pinewood Derby car. I love this Dremel 300-N/55. The power control and variable speeds are far more useful than “hi – lo” and provide a range of control that makes it a pleasure to perform different tasks with a range of attachments. The Dremel 300-N/55 itself is easy to hold, light and does not transmit vibration back to the hand. Dremel 300-N/55 is the right scale for work I have forced onto drills and power screwdriverrs with mixed results. This is really one great little gadget.
I do have one quibble; the plug is weak. I deliberately chose a corded model, and I am glad I did, but that means extension cords (don’t use a cheap indoor house extension cord, use a a construction rated cord!). I had to try several extension cords before I got one with a snug fit on the Dremel plug, that did not come loose.

I have two 45 lb. Huskies. I saw the commercials for the Peticure and the Pedipaws, and thought they were a great idea. After looking into them, however, I realized they wouldn’t quite work for my girls. The cordless versions wouldn’t have enough power to do both dogs before running out of power, and other reviews I’d read said that both of these were made of less than quality materials.
So, I looked around on the ‘net for a Dremel branded tool. Dremel also makes a set specifically made for pet manicures, but again, Dremel 300-N/55’s cordless, so Dremel 300-N/55 wouldn’t get through both dogs before having to be charged.
I found this set, and it’s been perfect. I introduced Dremel 300-N/55 to them slowly, using lots of treats, and they hardly wriggle at all now. Dremel 300-N/55 works beautifully, and I highly recommend Dremel 300-N/55 for anyone who has more than one medium size or better dog.

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Breville BJE200XL 700-Watt Compact Juice Fountain

Breville BJE200XL 700-Watt Compact Juice Fountain

The Breville Juice Fountain Compact has a patented 3 inch centered feed tube which juices whole fruit without cutting. The easy clean central pulp container juices 1.5 quarts before it needs to be emptied. With a 750 watt motor Breville BJE200XL has a heavy duty performance. Breville BJE200XL also has a unique Cyclonic Juicing System which operates at 14,000 RPM to maximize extraction.

Breville BJE200XL 700 watt Juice Fountain Compact has the speed of 13,000 RPM and can extract an 8 oz of glass of juice in 5 seconds.* The compact design conserves counter space while delivering all the power you expect from a Breville juicer. The patented 3” feed tube allows you to juice whole fruits and vegetables without pre-cutting, slicing or peeling. The internal pulp container is simple to assemble with the durable stainless steel base and makes 1.5 quarts of juice before it needs to be emptied. All parts are top-shelf dishwasher safe and cleaning brush is included. Accessories: 1 liter juice jug with froth separator Cleaning brush Performance: Makes an 8 oz glass of juice in 5 seconds *Tested using apples

Breville BJE200XL 700-Watt Compact Juice Fountain Features

• Heavy-duty compact juice fountain with centered knife blade assembly
• 700-watt motor operates at 14,000 RPM for maximum extraction
• Extra-large 3-inch centered feed tube; stainless-steel micro-mesh filter
• Dishwasher-safe parts; custom cleaning brush included
• Measures 9-1/2 by 8-3/4 by 16 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Breville BJE200XL 700-Watt Compact Juice Fountain Reviews

Got this juicer a few weeks ago and really like Breville BJE200XL . Breville BJE200XL comes apart and reassembles easily and clean up only takes a few minutes. The strainer basket with the blades cleans easily and quickly if you put some dishwashing soap on it and the brush then scrub each section of the wire mesh rinsing it under running water as you go around the basket. The large feeding tube and powerful motor makes it easy to put 2 - 3 carrots in at the same time. As far as noise, I've found that Breville BJE200XL's no louder than my blender. I make carrot, apple and celery juice then put the juice in the blender where I add 1 tsp barley grass powder, a few dashes of cinnamon and cayenne pepper, some bee pollen, 2 scoops of protein powder, 1 small tomato and a few strawberries. After blending a few seconds, you have a super delicious and healthy drink. What you can do with this juicer combined with a blender is only limited by your imagination.

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KidKraft Red Vintage Kitchen

KidKraft Red Vintage Kitchen

KidKraft Red Retro KitchenBon appétit! Young chefs can cook up some fun with this adorable Vintage Kitchen! There are knobs that click and turn and doors that open and close, just like a real kitchen. You can even see through the oven and microwave doors to watch the pretend food while KidKraft Red Vintage Kitchen cooks! Other fun features include a cordless phone, a cloth apron and fun retro colors that are sure to remind parents of their own childhoods.

KidKraft Red Vintage Kitchen Features

• Ladle, pot and apron- Doors open and close
• Oven knobs click and turn
• Removable sink for easy cleaning
• Cordless phone
• Sturdy Construction

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