Dark Skys Skyview Pocket Planetarium review
Dark Skyview口袋天文馆评论
We've been reviewing star projectors for years, and they remain as popular as ever with space fans, gamers, party throwers and movie buffs.
多年来，我们一直在审查明星放映机，它们在太空迷，游戏玩家，派对爱好者和电影迷中仍然像以往一样受欢迎。
The Dark Skys Skyview Pocket Planetarium (made by Miller Engineering) caught our eye, as it is the first model we've looked at that is both pocketable and rechargeable.
Dark Skys Skyview Pocket Planetarium（由Miller Engineering制造）吸引了我们的注意，因为这是我们首次看到的既便携又可充电的型号。
We previously reviewed the Dark Skys FX projector, which we awarded 4.5 stars. The pocket model is ultimately a much more basic version of that, without the ability to change discs or customize the color, and in a much smaller form factor.
我们之前评测过Dark Skys FX投影仪，并为其打出了4.5星的高分。相比之下，口袋版更像是一个简化版，它不具备更换光盘或自定义颜色的功能，并且体积也小得多。
We now have our hands on this little projector, and we will review its design, performance and functionality to see how it stacks up against the best star projectors.
我们现在有我们的手在这个小投影机，我们将审查它的设计，性能和功能，看看它是如何堆叠起来与最好的明星投影机。
Pocketable
可装袋
Highly portable
高度便携
Incredibly lightweight
令人难以置信的轻量级
This projector's most striking design feature is its ultra-compact size — it's small enough to fit in your palm, jacket pocket or backpack pouch, or even on your car dashboard or center console. Its rechargeable battery adds to its portability, so you don't have to be near a power outlet to use it. However, the battery life isn't specified, and with no charge or battery level indicator, you'll need to manage the power usage carefully. It charges via micro USB, using your power source.
这款投影仪最引人注目的设计特点是其超紧凑的尺寸——它足够小，可以放在你的手掌、夹克口袋、背包小袋，甚至是汽车仪表板或中控台上。它的可充电电池增加了其便携性，因此你无需靠近电源插座即可使用。然而，该产品的电池续航时间并未明确说明，而且由于没有充电或电量指示器，你需要谨慎管理电量使用。它通过Micro-USB接口充电，可以使用你的电源设备进行充电。
Packaged in a compact box, it's perfectly sized to be a stocking stuffer. It has a stylish design and a quality finish, so it looks the part and would make a great gift.
包装在一个紧凑的盒子里，它的大小非常适合作为长袜填充器。它有一个时尚的设计和高质量的完成，所以它看起来的一部分，将是一个伟大的礼物。
The Dark Skys Skyview Pocket Planetarium is a small, black cylinder with a silver-colored outer ring. This ring turns to transition between stars and a constellation overlay to just stars. The unit isn't available in any other color.
Dark Skyview Pocket天文馆是一个黑色的小圆柱体，带有银色的外环。这个环变成了恒星之间的过渡，而星座覆盖了恒星。该单位没有任何其他颜色。
The Dark Skys DS logo is proudly marked on the top of the projector. There are two buttons on the bottom of the device: one for the power and one for the rotation. There is also a foldout stand that lets you position the projection to one of 11 ever-so-slightly different angles.
Dark Skys DS的标志自豪地印在投影仪的顶部。设备底部有两个按钮：一个用于开关电源，另一个用于控制旋转。此外，还有一个可折叠的支架，可以让你将投影调整到11个略微不同的角度之一。
The star projector comes ready to go. Just unbox it, and switch it on. What could be easier?
星星投影仪准备好了。打开它，打开它。什么会更容易？
Need for a dark environment
需要一个黑暗的环境
Silent operation
静默操作
No focus ring
无聚焦环
There isn't much functionality built into this device; its purpose is to project an image of the Northern constellations onto any surface. With a turn of the outer ring, you can add a star map overlay that helps you pick out and visualize the constellations.
这个设备没有太多的功能; 它的目的是将北方星座的图像投射到任何表面上。随着外环的转动，您可以添加一个星图叠加，帮助您挑选和可视化星座。
You can use the Skyview Pocket Planetarium to see Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Cygnus, Draco and others, all revolving around a much brighter pinpoint of light that represents Polaris (the North Star). Of course, without any accompanying documentation, if you don't have prior knowledge of the night sky, you will have to look up what each constellation line pattern represents. A small booklet would have come in handy, especially if you have eager children asking you what's what and you're unsure yourself!
您可以使用Skyview Pocket天文馆来观看Ursa Major，Ursa Minor，Cygnus，Draco和其他人，所有这些都围绕着代表北极星 (北极星) 的明亮得多的光。当然，在没有任何附带文档的情况下，如果您没有夜空的先验知识，则必须查找每个星座线图案代表的内容。一本小小册子会派上用场，特别是如果你有渴望的孩子问你什么是什么，你不确定自己!
On that note, the supplied user guide advises not allowing the device to be used by children under age 13 without adult supervision. This is because of the Class 2 laser.
请注意，随附的用户指南建议不要让13岁以下的儿童在没有成人监督的情况下使用该设备。这是因为2类激光器。
The rotation speed is quite fast, and you can't adjust it — it's either on or off. The operation is silent even when the rotation is fast, so the device would be good for accompanying movies or games.
旋转速度相当快，你不能调整它 -- 它要么开要么关。即使旋转速度很快，该操作也是无声的，因此该设备将适合随附的电影或游戏。
We found that the surrounding environment needed to be very dark for the lights and laser to be effective enough for us to make out the imagery. In fairness, this is what we'd expect with star projectors, but we have reviewed some models that look impressive in both near and complete darkness.
我们发现周围的环境需要非常黑暗，才能让灯光和激光足够有效地让我们看清图像。公平地说，这是我们对明星投影仪的期望，但我们已经审查了一些在近乎和完全黑暗中看起来令人印象深刻的模型。
No color customization
无颜色定制
No sleep timer
无睡眠定时器
Northern Hemisphere constellations only
仅北半球星座
Unlike some star projectors we've reviewed over the past few years at Space.com, this unit doesn't have heaps of functionality.
与我们在过去几年中t Space.com审查的一些明星投影仪不同，该单元没有大量功能。
There isn't built-in Bluetooth, an app, a remote or white noise sound effects; it's literally a palm-sized device to project the Northern constellations onto a surface of your choosing. The Class 2 lasers are blue, and there is a switch to rotate the projection if you want to. A star map overlay can be introduced to the projection by turning the outer ring.
没有内置的蓝牙，应用程序，远程或白噪声音效; 它实际上是一个手掌大小的设备，可以将北部星座投射到您选择的表面上。2类激光器是蓝色的，如果你想的话，有一个开关可以旋转投影。通过转动外环，可以将星图叠加引入到投影中。
The most functional aspects of this projector are that it is rechargeable and highly portable; you can take it easily from classroom to classroom, use it in a tent or car (not while driving!) and store it anywhere without taking up much draw or shelf space.
这款投影仪最实用的方面是它是可充电的，高度便携; 你可以很容易地把它从教室带到教室，在帐篷或汽车中使用它 (不是在开车的时候!)，并将它存放在任何地方，而不会占用太多的绘图或货架空间。
Surprisingly, there isn't a sleep timer. Given that many people purchase star projectors to use as sleep aids, it seems like an important functionality to be missing. You must either leave it on all night (which quickly drains the battery if the device is not plugged in) or wake up and turn it off.
令人惊讶的是，没有睡眠计时器。鉴于许多人购买star投影仪作为睡眠辅助工具，这似乎是一个重要的功能。您必须将其整夜打开 (如果设备未插入电源，则会迅速耗尽电池电量) 或唤醒并将其关闭。
The Dark Skys Skyview Pocket Planetarium is a compact and fun pocket projector designed for space enthusiasts. Exclusively available in the U.S., it helps transform your space while teaching you to identify Northern Hemisphere constellations, thus making real-life stargazing even more rewarding.
Dark Skys Skyview Pocket Planetarium是一款专为太空爱好者设计的紧凑型、有趣的口袋式投影仪。它仅在美国有售，能够帮助你将空间变成星空主题，同时教你识别北半球的星座，从而让你在现实中的观星体验更加有趣和充实。
At around $50, the price is a bit steep considering this device's limited functionality compared with other models. For around $30 more, there are options like the Govee Star Light Projector, which has a built-in speaker, an intuitive app with extensive customization, and built-in ambient sounds, making it a more feature-rich alternative.
价格大约在50美元左右，考虑到这款设备的功能相对有限，与其他型号相比，价格显得有些偏高。如果多花大约30美元，可以选择像Govee Star Light Projector这样的产品，它带有内置扬声器、直观的应用程序以及丰富的自定义功能，还配备了环境音效，是一款功能更丰富的替代品。
The BlissLights Starport USB star projector is the most similar to the Dark Skys Skyview Pocket Planetarium because it has one function. The BlissLights Starport is an even smaller model that requires USB power to function. However, its laser output is very impressive and instantly transforms your space. Unlike constellation-based projectors, the Starport may appeal more to gamers and movie lovers who want an ambient starry glow rather than a guided stargazing experience.
BlissLights Starport USB星空投影仪与Dark Skys Skyview Pocket Planetarium最为相似，因为它们都只有一种功能。BlissLights Starport是一款更小巧的型号，需要通过USB供电才能使用。然而，其激光输出效果令人印象深刻，能够瞬间将你的空间变成星空主题。与基于星座的投影仪不同，Starport可能更吸引游戏玩家和电影爱好者，他们更倾向于获得一种氛围感十足的星空背景，而不是一场引导式的观星体验。
For other disc-based projectors, where you can swap out the discs, see our review of the Sega Toys Homestar Matataki star projector, or for an alternative rechargeable option, check out our review of the Pococo Galaxy star projector.
对于其他可以更换光盘的投影仪，可以查看我们对Sega Toys Homestar Matataki星空投影仪的评测；如果想要一款可充电的替代产品，可以看看我们对Pococo Galaxy星空投影仪的评测。
