Agena Scoutcase Deluxe Soft Case for the Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium

5.0 Case for Celestron SkyScout

Compact,Lightweight,Strong Construction,Easy to Use

Exactly fit for purpose

This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com

5.0 Nice case

Strong Construction,Compact

Nice to keep it out of the rain.

This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com

4.0 ScoutCase Is A Winner

Well Made,Functional,Protective

No lens caps,Can't attach laser pointe

A few days ago I received the ScoutCase from Agena AstroProducts. I found the case to be a very good value for the list price. While it may not be made from the finest leather (and Agena is quite clear about that in their product description), it is certainly well made and very functional. It fits nicely in the hand, provides excellent protection for your SkyScout, and allows very good access to the SkyScout buttons and LCD display. The only downsides that I have found are these: 1) The openings in the case for the view finder windows at each end of the SkyScout tend to be convenient "handles" to pull the ScoutCase from the case provided by the manufacturer, and because the SkyScout has no lens covers, it's easy to get fingerprints on the lenses. 2) The ScoutCase is a bit snug in the original case (but functional). 3) There is no access to the 1/4 20 tripod mounting threads through the case (not that you would likely use both at the same time. 4) Lastly, when using the optional laser pointer and bracket with the SkyScout, the ScoutCase must be removed because it cannot be attached with the ScoutCase in place. Overall I give the product four stars for being very well made, with the only real downsides being my propensity to get fingerprints on the lenses and the inability to use the laser pointer bracket when the case is in use.

This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com

5.0 The 5 Star Scout Case for Sky Scout

Fits nicely,Well Made,Very useful accessory

Wish it had lens flaps

I recently received a ScoutCase for the Celestron Sky Scout. Prior to having the case I was concerned about dropping the Sky Scout especially when holding it for extended periods. Not that the Sky Scout is particularly slippery but it is a bit clumsy and twisting it around to read the display over a long period of time I found I'd tend to let it slip in my grip slightly. The ScoutCase is a perfect answer to protecting your Sky Scout.

The ScoutCase is well made and fairly rugged compared to other similar camera, binocular, and small cases in this price range. The stitching is nicely done and finished well so I've no worries about it lasting. The padded handle is large enough for people with good sized hands but snug enough that even my wife's small hand isn't loose in it. The ScoutCase fits the Sky Scout very nicely and doesn't interfere with the functionality at all. I now find myself flipping it around to read the display more often because it's so much easier to do with this case. The ScoutCase provides great protection for the Sky Scout. My only wish would for the case to have a Velcro flap that would cover the lenses when not in use. A couple Velcro spots on top or bottom to hold the flaps put of the way when you are using the Sky Scout and it would resolve one of the major complaints about the SkyScout not having lens caps.

All in all the ScoutCase is a great accessory I'd recommend to anyone who owns a Sky Scout. It makes me wonder why Celestron doesn't provide one with the Sky Scout like most CCD cameras, MP3 players, etc. come with now.

This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com

5.0 Celestron SkyScout Case does it's job.

Light weight, easy installation, great price, keeps device clean and protected for simplest use.

None: for quick, ease-of-use and weight, lens covers are not needed. Buy one.

We at the Western Colorado Astronomy Club (WCAC) do 15-20 "public out reach" programs in our local National and State Parks each year. This necessarily involves allowing novices to use some of our equipment to demonstrate it. I purchased the SkyScout Case from Agena Astro to protect the device as much as possible, but without impairing its ease of use. I found the SkyScout Case does just that. If you are ill-at-ease about others dropping it, then don't share it, but if you do, simply caution each one to keep their fingers off the lenses and let them know: "You drop it, you buy it - fair enough?" You'd be surprised at how super careful people become with that simple proviso.

James Maddox
BD Member and WebMaster WCAC
http://www.wcacastronomy.org

4.0 ScoutCase Is A Winner

Well made. Functional. Protective.

Easy to get fingerprints on the SkyScout's lenses. Can't attach a laser pointer bracket.

A few days ago I received the ScoutCase from Agena AstroProducts. I found the case to be a very good value for the list price. While it may not be made from the finest leather (and Agena is quite clear about that in their product description), it is certainly well made and very functional. It fits nicely in the hand, provides excellent protection for your SkyScout, and allows very good access to the SkyScout buttons and LCD display. The only downsides that I have found are these: 1) The openings in the case for the view finder windows at each end of the SkyScout tend to be convenient "handles" to pull the ScoutCase from the case provided by the manufacturer, and because the SkyScout has no lens covers, it's easy to get fingerprints on the lenses. 2) The ScoutCase is a bit snug in the original case (but functional). 3) There is no access to the 1/4 20 tripod mounting threads through the case (not that you would likely use both at the same time. 4) Lastly, when using the optional laser pointer and bracket with the SkyScout the ScoutCase must be removed because it cannot be attached with the ScoutCase in place. Overall I give the product four stars for being very well made, with the only real downsides being my propensity to get fingerprints on the lenses and the inability to use the laser pointer bracket when the case is in use.

5.0 The 5 Star Scout Case for Celestron Sky Scout

Well made, fits nicely, very useful accessory

Wish it had lens flaps

I recently received a ScoutCase for the Celestron Sky Scout. Prior to having the case I was concerned about dropping the Sky Scout especially when holding it for extended periods. Not that the Sky Scout is particularly slippery but it is a bit clumsy and twisting it around to read the display over a long period of time I found I'd tend to let it slip in my grip slightly. The ScoutCase is a perfect answer to protecting your Sky Scout.

The ScoutCase is well made and fairly rugged compared to other similar camera, binocular, and small cases in this price range. The stitching is nicely done and finished well so I've no worries about it lasting. The padded handle is large enough for people with good sized hands but snug enough that even my wife’s small hand isn't loose in it. The ScoutCase fits the Sky Scout very nicely and doesn't interfere with the functionality at all. I now find myself flipping it around to read the display more often because it's so much easier to do with this case. The ScoutCase provides great protection for the Sky Scout my only wish would for the case to have a Velcro flap that would cover the lenses when not in use. A couple Velcro spots on top or bottom to hold the flaps put of the way when you are using the Sky Scout and it would resolve one of the major complaints about the SkyScout not having lens caps.
All in all the ScoutCase is a great accessory I'd recommend to anyone who owns a Sky Scout. It makes me wonder why Celestron doesn't provide one with the Sky Scout like most CCD cameras, MP3 players, etc. come with now.