Developers of SkyScout™ Technology		SKYSCOUT™ TAKES HOME TOP HONORS FROM CONSUMER ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION Portable, Celestial Exploration, Education and Entertainment Device Judged, “Best of Innovations” in Personal Electronics for Putting the Universe within Reach of All TORRANCE, CA, Nov. 15, 2005 -- SkyScout, developed by Yamcon and manufactured by Celestron, was named the "Best of Innovations” in the personal electronics category, today, at the annual must-see showcase of new products at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) New York Press Preview. Set to be introduced at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show in January, the SkyScout is a handheld, portable celestial viewing device that can instantly identify and/or locate over 6,000 celestial objects viewable to the naked eye, transforming the night sky into a personal planetarium for stargazers, families, students and astronomers alike. Celestron will officially introduce the revolutionary SkyScout at “CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of CES” on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM in the Bellini Ballroom at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. Beginning on January 4th, the SkyScout will be available to CES attendees in the Celestron booth #70613, and also at the Sands Expo and Convention Center. About the size of a camcorder and weighing less than 16 ounces, the SkyScout utilizes a consumer-friendly “point and shoot” technology that enables stargazers to point at any visible object in the sky, press a button and read or listen to commentary on the object and its history. The SkyScout also has a “locate” feature that allows users to select an object they wish to view (i.e. Mars) and the SkyScout, using illuminated arrows in the viewfinder, will actually point the user to the object. A totally unique, one of a kind product, SkyScout utilizes patented technology that combines data from sensors measuring both the magnetic and gravitational fields of the Earth, along with internal GPS and a substantial celestial database to dramatically improve how people learn about astronomy, making it much easier and more entertaining. “We are thankful to the CEA and the innovations judges for honoring our company with this award. Together with Yamcon, we set out to develop a product that would aid consumers in bridging the ‘astronomy-learning gap,’ and this award reaffirms that the timing is right for the SkyScout’s introduction,” said Joseph A. Lupica Jr., president and CEO of Celestron. “Having produced many of the industry’s highest quality optical products for amateur astronomers for more than four decades, we know that there is a whole new generation of budding backyard stargazing enthusiasts that will now have the technology product they need to take their knowledge of the Universe to the next level.” About Yamcon, Inc. Yamcon, Inc. has invented, and has been granted 3 U.S. patents on revolutionary technology that allows a device to instantly and accurately identify and/or locate any celestial object visible to the naked eye. The technology combines data from sensors measuring both the magnetic and gravitational fields of the Earth, along with GPS and a substantial celestial database. Yamcon developed its technology to dramatically improve how people learn about astronomy, making it much easier and more entertaining. About Celestron Founded in the 1950’s, Celestron is a leading designer, manufacturer and importer of high-quality optical products including computerized and non-computerized telescopes and related accessories, binoculars, spotting scopes and microscopes. As the second largest telescope maker worldwide, Celestron is a leader in the sale of performance telescopes and enjoys brand-name recognition among serious amateur astronomers for superior optics, outstanding design, and innovative technology. Celestron sells and markets its products worldwide through a variety of specialty retail outlets and international distributors. Celestron is a privately held company with corporate offices and manufacturing facilities, in Torrance, CA. For more information about Celestron and the SkyScout product please visit, www.celestron.com and www.celestron.com/skyscout About CEA Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) mission is to grow the consumer electronics industry and unites 2000 companies within the U.S. consumer technology industry. CEA offers its members valuable and innovative resources including exclusive information and market research, networking opportunities with business advocates and leaders, up-to-date educational programs and technical training, and representation from the voice of the industry. CEA also produces the International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow. It unites more than 100,000 retail buyers, distributors, manufacturers, market analysts, importers, exporters, and press from 125 countries. For more information about CEA, please visit www.ce.org