If you do night sky observing or astrophotography, you learn that your eyes adapt to the night sky, but bright lights quickly thwart the vision. Using red lighting is suitable for seeing objects and retaining the night vision. Use a clear plexiglass sheet over a laptop screen to achieve a night-sky user friendly interface. Read the entire article and comment there, please.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
DIY Red-Llght Head Light
You might ask, "Who would want a red-light head light?" Well, amateur astronomers, for hands-free seeing at night, especially if they're carrying or handling equipment, such as telescopes. Other night-sky observers might want to wear them for being able to walk around without bumping into people or items, and they can retain night vision while viewing objects, whether through telescopes or binoculars at night-sky watching events. Read the entire article and comment there, please.
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