Have you ever attempted to point out a simple constellation in the sky, say the big dipper or the teapot to a friend or a child? It's not all that easy unless they know can follow your big old finger up to the heavens and try to make out exactly where it's pointing. You might observe some head scratching and/or a bit of frustrations from those you are trying to enlighten.
There is a nifty teaching aid on the market, the Skyline. It lets you point out stars, constellations, galaxies, nebulas and satellites to other people. What is cool is that the beam can be seen by anyone standing within a few feet of the person holding the Skyline. Also, it does not fade out as the distance increases, like a regular red laser or a flash light. Some say that you can follow the narrow green light seemingly into infinity.
The 6' long Skyline comes with a pocket clip and uses 3AAA batteries. I would not use this for long periods at one time, since the batteries may drain quickly.
Now is where the fun come in if you own the SkyScout. Mount the SkyLine Green Laser Pointer on the side of the nifty gadget from Celestron. If you are with a group of people all enjoying the presentation, they can see exactly where your SkyScout is pointed. Also, when you sight through the SkyScout, you can just hold it in a comfortable position instead of craning your neck. Just line up and point the Skyline at the object, then press the "Target" button then read the description of the object from the SkyScout's LCD panel.
The bracket (ABS) attaches to side of the SkyScout. The makers claim that it won't interfere with the SkyScout's GPS system or ability to point accurately.
The maker also states that the bracket is recommended ONLY for use with the Orion SkyLine Green Laser Pointer, which has been thoroughly tested to ensure it will not interfere with SkyScout's GPS system or pointing accuracy.
If you use your SkyScout more than just occasionally, and use the SkyScout as a teaching aid or just want to view various objects more comfortably, the Skyline along with the bracket may be a good investment.
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