Does this unit contain an electronic compass? how does it decide which direction you are looking? And altitude?
1576383
No compass per say. It uses GPS satellites to navigate. You cannot be on top of anything ferrous(steel) though as that upsets the accuracy. It is pretty good to find your way around the sky if you are new to this.
1576384
It uses a Gps. I question its accuracy however. But it does contain a lot of interesting information and it will guide you to the planets. . .
1576385
The Celestron SkyScout has connection to GPS Satelites. It gives Latitude and Longitude of your location. But, the directions you will have to use a regular compass to know which direction it is that you are pointing too. But, it does give very good information.
648814
It is multidirectional, but works best pointed in a particular direction. The instructions come with a website to help find the best direction
570765
The device only makes available the position in longitude and lattitude notation into the exif of the picture. Works fine, but cannot be used as a compass or whatsoever for navigational purposes. Henedu.
557189
It orients to a magnetic north, but if you plan to use this for hiking or navigating unknown areas -- I'd pay a few more dollars and get a "real" compass. It works, but it truly isn't a device you should rely on for "stable directions".
46256
As far as I know, no, A B C, altimeter, barometric, compass. I was debating on this watch vs. a GPS watch, but I wouldn't use the GPS watch as much. I hope this helps&#128512;
666120
I do not recall that there were much in the way of instructions with the compass. But I have found instruction on the internet. Example &lt;http://lensaticcompass.blogspot.com&gt;. Hope this helps.
67587
No it does not do navigation. It has gps that give location on video. The only problem i have had is that you have keep resetting the time and date. Otherwise its great
319531
I've never used that feature, but yes, it does have a compass. As I understand it you create routes and mark points.
1442295
It has one. But it is not worth the money. I ended up smashing the hell out of mine on frustration. The gps worked fine for 2 months and then never again. And if the gps fails you think that all you have to do is wait for better signal and then start the process however there is no way to restart the thing. I bought a polar m400. Completely better.
539794
Yes it does...the different units can be selected via the software app. You can also use a combination of Imp and SI units for speed , distance and altitude.
866816
It does yes, altitude, direction, and velocity. But they are only about as accurate as the coordinates themselves (within 3-5 meters),
343182
No but mine did come with the Compass. Which I was surprised to find! I added the quick disconnect on To mine
1933158
No I asked also. With a compass, you look through the eyepiece and and fix the compass wheel point to line up with a landmark you want to get to. You then have the direction, north, south, etc to follow the compass line on.
556648
There is a "Maps" app that comes installed. If you allow it to do so, (and you have Wi-Fi or a data connection) it will show you where you are and give directions to a destination. It doesn't actually give the GPS coordinates but there is an app for that too (I use "My Altitude").
764537
Yes, arrow will show you the way. It wont show you a map, but I always carry a topo map as a back up to see the terrain features. . You wont go wrong with this little gps. If you have the money to buy a very expensive one with map features, like the one I have, go ahead and get it. But I got this for my f a ther in law who is a simpleton. He loves it
631045
It is the device that feeds satellite location data to navigation. Plugs in to usb. You need nav software. And it needs a direct look at the sky.
1777402
This is a simplified GPS unit. It will show you latitude and longitude but it is feature / operation poor. It is meant as get back to where you came from in case of getting lost. It does have a compass. If you plan a hike / excursion a GPS is recommended. If you are a casual hiker who is afraid of getting lost, this backtrack simplified GPS will do.