Posted by Notcot on Aug 24, 2012 in
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Only a small number of stars in our sky actually have names allocated to them; the majority are nameless and are distinguished by their catalogue number only. Your gift box contains the details of one of these unnamed stars that is ready for naming by you. ; ; On your Star Details Form is information about your star; two of these references being your star’s Right Ascension and Declination. These are the co-ordinates that relate to the exact position of your star in the sky. Just use these co-ordinates and the instructions on your ‘5 Steps to Locating Your Star sheet to find the exact location of your star on the huge wall map enclosed. ; ; Naming your star is easy; you can either complete the process online or fill in and return the lower section of your Star Registration Form. You are required to enter your star name your contact and delivery details. This is then entered into the Star Registry and you are sent a certificate confirming your star registration. ; ; This information will then be periodically submitted to the British Library.
Price : £ 15.59
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Posted by Notcot on Jan 28, 2011 in
Gadgets 
GPS is all the rage with video recording these days – The good folks at Contour have embraced it, presenting all you mt. bikers, skiers, and general lovers of action video with the Contour GPS HD Helmet Camera. With the Contour GPS you’ll get GPS tracking capabilities and stunning 1920 x 1080p HD video. And of course, you’ll also get the security of Contour’s patented TRail system. The TRail system makes it easy to lock your Contour camera to your helmet, body, equipment, or vehicle using a number of ancillary mounting accessories. | Let’s take a closer look at the GPS tracking function, shall we? The camera’s built-in GPS receiver tracks your exact location numerous times each second – it also tracks your speed and elevation! Using the included Storyteller software you can review your entire trip on an interactive map. And when you upload your video to Contour’s sharing site your stats can be posted for all to see – and to try and duplicate, if they dare.
- GPS Tracking – 1920 x 1080/30p HD Video – microSD Card Slot
- 5MP CMOS Sensor – Fixed Focus Lens – 5MP Still Image Capture
- Storytelling Editing Software – Hands-Free Recording with TRail System – Software Mac and PC Compatible
- Video Mapping: Add an entire new layer to your storytelling. The built-in GPS receiver tracks your location multiple times per second with pinpoint accuracy so you are able to capture your location, speed, and elevation while recording in beautiful hands-free HD
- High Definition: The Contour GPS captures beautiful 1080p video. It utilizes a 135° wide-angle rotating lens that delivers a true high quality image that captures all the action with minimal distortion and no fish-eye. It records stunning HD in all its glory
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