Bolster
Flashlight Enthusiast
I enjoy astronomy. I'm looking for some quality red LED lights that are preferably adjustable down to pretty dim levels
The best arrangement I've found so far is an omnidirectional LED hanging from the neck, because that's where you generally need the light: to see star charts and fiddle with telescope parts at chest level. (Headlamps are OK but beams tend to bounce off telescope parts and back into the eyes, setting back your dark adaptation that you've patiently waited an hour to develop.)
Insane long run times are a big plus; sessions can span multiple nights. Single AAA battery would be ideal but AA is OK. No white LEDs with filters, I want red LEDs.
My best cobbled light so far is an old-style Gerber Infinity Ultra red LED AA (like the CMG Infinity), with the "screwdriver" rear end and battery rattle...it allows some adjustment of brightness. (The newer Infinity Ultra has a "peak" rear end w/ no battery rattle, but doesn't dim down) Then I've put the Obscene Fenix diffuser on it. Hang it by the lanyard around the neck and it's good...but the diffuser can fall off, and it's sort of a McGyvered light; I'm sure I could do better. Your suggestions appreciated.
The best arrangement I've found so far is an omnidirectional LED hanging from the neck, because that's where you generally need the light: to see star charts and fiddle with telescope parts at chest level. (Headlamps are OK but beams tend to bounce off telescope parts and back into the eyes, setting back your dark adaptation that you've patiently waited an hour to develop.)
Insane long run times are a big plus; sessions can span multiple nights. Single AAA battery would be ideal but AA is OK. No white LEDs with filters, I want red LEDs.
My best cobbled light so far is an old-style Gerber Infinity Ultra red LED AA (like the CMG Infinity), with the "screwdriver" rear end and battery rattle...it allows some adjustment of brightness. (The newer Infinity Ultra has a "peak" rear end w/ no battery rattle, but doesn't dim down) Then I've put the Obscene Fenix diffuser on it. Hang it by the lanyard around the neck and it's good...but the diffuser can fall off, and it's sort of a McGyvered light; I'm sure I could do better. Your suggestions appreciated.
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