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Anyone here tried the Celestron SkyScout?

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I'm interested in getting one, but before I spend US$400 for it, I'd like to hear from some one who has used or owned it.

Would it be better to buy from Amazon or a local Celestron dealer?

Thanks.
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Amazon may not deliver to malaysia where you live. It does not deliver to Singapore too! If you have something like our vpost service, can also try using that.
Have you tried http://www.perseid.com.my ?
Otherwise if you pop by Singapore, you can visit AstroScientific at the Science Centre who stocks them. Or perhaps even astro-bargain can help?

I am also keen to know how it performs too! Do post a review if you get your hands on one!

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it is true? I got some Celestron stuff from Amazon before. They send to my Singapore address.
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My Celestron Nexstar 8 came straight from Amazon.
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
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I have bought stuff from Amazon before and they do ship to Malaysia. But if the thing breaks, where / who do I send it for support / repair? Are there any Celestron representatives here in Singapore or Malaysia?
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I sent mine to Astro Scientific and they are kind enough to send it to US for repairs for a fee of $400.
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
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heh Andrew do you like the SkyScout? :)
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Tachyon wrote:I sent mine to Astro Scientific and they are kind enough to send it to US for repairs for a fee of $400.
Are you referring to Skyscout?
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Post by Bergkamp_ »

i got a skyscout. pretty amazed with the accurate reading of the stars. Too good to be true for a noobie like me. Abit regret that i did not bring for my aust trip.
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acc wrote:heh Andrew do you like the SkyScout? :)
I don't have one - yet. Waiting for Ver 2.0. :)
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
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