TheSkySearchers

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

WOW! A possibility for a built in contrast filter!

Some ideas:
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/3736 ... servatory/
https://www.paybanks.ga/products.aspx?c ... 2&pr=57.99
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/5644 ... ld-panels/
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/5366 ... -opinions/
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/1230 ... servatory/
All easy to make cheaply.

Thanks Don. Some excellent ideas in there, some of which have additional uses.

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.