In two minds about buying?
If you are confused about which product to buy – Celestron MyScout or Meade MySky - then worry no more. For we have complied an exhaustive list of features that sets each one apart. In addition we have also provided a tabular comparison of each personal planetarium based on capability, features and specifications. Thus, if you’re on a shopping trip you will never have to think twice as to which one you wish to buy!

The Celestron SkyScout
First and foremost the SkyScout is extremely easy to use. Even without entering the city or date details you can get information about the particular star or planet you point it to. It can be good for astronomy students studying at any level. With some amazing technology to boot, it can work from virtually anywhere, anytime.

The Meade MySky
The color LCD screen combined with extensive multimedia capabilities seems to be the strong point of the MySky. It also displays clear images of objects onto the screen. It has more than 30000 objects in its database. It is also able to locate satellites such as the International Space Station.
Features Meade MySky Celestron SkyScout
Multimedia presentations, audio, still imagery, textual information as well as videos supported? YES NO
Battery life on personal planetarium 6 hours 3 hours
Objects stored in the database 30000+ 6000+
SD card slot included? YES NO
Connects to telescopes? YES * NO
Guided tours available based on time and place? YES YES
Information on object without entering date and time? NO YES
Availability of latest software for download on the website? YES YES
Location of satellites such as International Space Station? YES NO
Real time sky maps where pointed to? YES NO
Constellation maps oriented to user view in personal planetarium? YES NO
Solid structure and design of device? NO YES
LCD screen pixel resolution 480x234 240x80
Figure trace of constellations? YES YES
Easy and clear viewing YES YES
Ear buds with high fidelity (applicable in the case of audio) YES YES
* Connects to Meade computerized telescopes and also adds GPS functionality to telescope
Final thoughts
The ultimate choice of whether it’s going to be a Celestron SkyScout or a Meade MySky personal planetarium will eventually rest on you. However, you can certainly be assured that no matter which one it is, both will provide you with exceptional information on stars, planets and constellations in the night sky. Right from the comfort of your own home, you can get a glimpse into the heavens above.
Reviews and additional comments
Cloudy Nights
Read what other users are saying about their experiences with each personal planetarium
Engadget
Details on the MySky and its usage
Amazon.com
Discussions on the SkyScout usage and experience
Optbinoculars
 Describes the usage and navigation specifications
YouTube
Video review of Meade MySky
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