Tried a red flashlight for stargazing and it actually worked better than I expected

I was having trouble reading my star chart at night because my regular flashlight wrecked my night vision. Last month I bought a cheap red headlamp for 8 bucks online and gave it a shot. Turns out I could see the chart fine and my eyes adjusted back to the dark way quicker. Anyone else use red lights or just deal with the dark?

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bettywilson6d ago

Eight bucks is a steal for that. I've been using a cheap red bike light taped to my hat for years, works just fine.

oscarb716d ago

Honestly the tape residue on my favorite hat is the real cost lol. Ruined the brim after a few months of sticky gunk buildup.