Light shield for an observing site?

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Re: Light shield for an observing site?

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bladekeeper wrote: Tue Sep 28, 2021 12:23 am
notFritzArgelander wrote: Tue Sep 28, 2021 12:19 amTo completely fool the the neighbors into thinking you are the Dark Sith Lord Emperor Palpitine I recommend: https://r-sky.org/en/products/observing-hood

They're also useful for Hallowe'en and the vest pockets are great for flashlights (red), eyepatch, and swapping eyepieces. :)
I like the hood!

Might need to add these for full effect: https://fxcontactlenses.org/dark-side-c ... enses.html :lol:
WOW! A possibility for a built in contrast filter! ;)
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Thanks Don. Some excellent ideas in there, some of which have additional uses.
Scopes: Refs: Orion ST80, SV 80EDA f7, TS 102ED f11 Newts: AWB 130mm, f5, Z12 f5; Cats: VMC110L, Intes MK66,VMC200L f9.75 EPs: KK Fujiyama Orthoscopics, 2x Vixen NPLs (40-6mm) and BCOs, Baader Mark IV zooms, TV Panoptics, Delos, Plossl 32-8mm. Mixed brand Masuyama/Astroplans Binoculars: Nikon Aculon 10x50, Celestron 15x70, Baader Maxbright. Mounts: Star Seeker IV, Vixen Porta II, Celestron CG5
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Re: Light shield for an observing site?

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Here is a light block wall I made from PVC, and a cheap Harbor Freight tarp. It folds in half, to store in a shed, but, with some creative thinking, it could be made much more portable. I used barn door hinges between the two wall sections.
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