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Unihedron Sky Quality Meter with Lens - Narrow Field of View # SQM-L
Excellent sky quality meter
I am an avid visual observer who likes to monitor sky brightness to understand which deep space objects are likely to be detected under the current conditions. This is a solidly-built, compact, and accurate light meter. I recommend it highly.
I am an avid visual observer who likes to monitor sky brightness to understand which deep space objects are likely to be detected under the current conditions. This is a solidly-built, compact, and accurate light meter. I recommend it highly.
Antares LED Dual Beam Flashlight
Would not buy again
This light was great while it work. However, it is cheaply made and not durable. The thumbwheel broke after about 1.5 years or so, which translates to maybe 30 hours of use. The light cannot function without a working thumbwheel.
This light was great while it work. However, it is cheaply made and not durable. The thumbwheel broke after about 1.5 years or so, which translates to maybe 30 hours of use. The light cannot function without a working thumbwheel.
Unihedron Sky Quality Meter with Lens - Narrow Field of View # SQM-L
Works Great!
I wish I would have bought this sooner
I wish I would have bought this sooner
Unihedron Sky Quality Meter with Lens - Narrow Field of View # SQM-L
Better than nothing
I mounted mine on a lightweight camera tripod and leave it set up through the night so I am consistently measuring the same area of sky. A friend also has one and when we put them side by side we find about .3 difference in readings so I am a little ...
I mounted mine on a lightweight camera tripod and leave it set up through the night so I am consistently measuring the same area of sky. A friend also has one and when we put them side by side we find about .3 difference in readings so I am a little ...
Baader Q Turret - Quadruplet 1.25" Eyepiece Revolver # BQT 2957010
Way Too Expensive
The convenience of safely changing eyepieces without losing one cannot be understated at all. Build quality is quite cheap. Detents are quite secure, however. It would have been certainly worth it at $40, tops. No regrets. It's the only decent one a...
The convenience of safely changing eyepieces without losing one cannot be understated at all. Build quality is quite cheap. Detents are quite secure, however. It would have been certainly worth it at $40, tops. No regrets. It's the only decent one a...
Baader Q Turret - Quadruplet 1.25" Eyepiece Revolver # BQT 2957010
Works Well
Simple and inexpensive way to easily and quickly change the eyepiece you want to view with. Much cheaper than other turrets like Takahashi's or TEC's. Works well once you get used to how to position it and change ep's. Lightweight plastic construct...
Simple and inexpensive way to easily and quickly change the eyepiece you want to view with. Much cheaper than other turrets like Takahashi's or TEC's. Works well once you get used to how to position it and change ep's. Lightweight plastic construct...
Rigel Systems FlashLight - Starlite Mini
Great flashlight, or how to keep your fellow observers happy
This flashlight will keep you in good favor with your fellow observers. You can adjust it down to a minimum light level easily, something you can't do with a regular flashlight and some taillight tape. My only complaint is that it seems to come apa...
This flashlight will keep you in good favor with your fellow observers. You can adjust it down to a minimum light level easily, something you can't do with a regular flashlight and some taillight tape. My only complaint is that it seems to come apa...
HoTech Astro Aimer G3 - Green Laser and Flashlight
HoTech Astro Aimer G3 Green Laser and Flashlight
I use the Astro Aimer G3 primarily when setting up and taking down the telescope and binoculars for the evening. The variable 3-position red led brightness levels are very useful for keeping track of items and setting up in total darkness. The white...
I use the Astro Aimer G3 primarily when setting up and taking down the telescope and binoculars for the evening. The variable 3-position red led brightness levels are very useful for keeping track of items and setting up in total darkness. The white...
Rigel Systems Astronomy FlashLight - Starlite
Nice flashlight
Light pattern is a very even circle of red light with a brighter ring around the edge of it. Dims well. Rotary switch is off at center position, lights when you turn past a click stop either way, then gets brighter as you turn. Looks like the same ...
Light pattern is a very even circle of red light with a brighter ring around the edge of it. Dims well. Rotary switch is off at center position, lights when you turn past a click stop either way, then gets brighter as you turn. Looks like the same ...
Baader Q Turret - Quadruplet 1.25" Eyepiece Revolver # BQT 2957010
A Great Idea
A nice concept but construction is of thin plastics except for the screws which causes flexture and limited use to small lightweight eyepieces. I ended up throwing it in the garbage can after salvaging the dust covers and screws.
A nice concept but construction is of thin plastics except for the screws which causes flexture and limited use to small lightweight eyepieces. I ended up throwing it in the garbage can after salvaging the dust covers and screws.
Unihedron Sky Quality Meter with Lens - Narrow Field of View # SQM-L
A great tool, and fun too
I'd wanted one of these for a while to see how my conditions changed from night to night, and from site to site. This gizmo doesn't disappoint. I chose the narrow angle meter for it's ability to spot check different areas of the sky, and due to the f...
I'd wanted one of these for a while to see how my conditions changed from night to night, and from site to site. This gizmo doesn't disappoint. I chose the narrow angle meter for it's ability to spot check different areas of the sky, and due to the f...
Agena LED Red Light Keychain for Astronomy
Great for the price! Pretty bright
Pretty bright and very small, could even fit into wallet.
Pretty bright and very small, could even fit into wallet.
HoTech Astro Aimer Gen II - Green Laser and LED Flashlight
Our favorite tool/toy
We saw this at an outreach at the Observatory. For beginners like us, it seemed like an easy way to get started star hopping. We upgraded our finder and started using this laser. We instantly went from two fools randomly shoving a dob around to tw...
We saw this at an outreach at the Observatory. For beginners like us, it seemed like an easy way to get started star hopping. We upgraded our finder and started using this laser. We instantly went from two fools randomly shoving a dob around to tw...
Unihedron Sky Quality Meter with Lens - Narrow Field of View # SQM-L
Very useful for astro/nightscape photos
A great Canadian product
A great Canadian product
Unihedron Sky Quality Meter with Lens - Narrow Field of View # SQM-L
Comments Unihedron SQM-L
I use my SQM-L most nights that I observe the night sky. It is light and fits in my pocket nicely. I like to use it to confirm my suspicions about the sky's darkness. Over time I expect to be able to detect any degradation or improvement of my see...
I use my SQM-L most nights that I observe the night sky. It is light and fits in my pocket nicely. I like to use it to confirm my suspicions about the sky's darkness. Over time I expect to be able to detect any degradation or improvement of my see...
Unihedron Sky Quality Meter with Lens - Narrow Field of View # SQM-L
Satisfied User
Excellent service from seller.
Very helpful in obtaining consistent measurements of sky darkness when searching for an astronomical observing site.
Excellent service from seller.
Very helpful in obtaining consistent measurements of sky darkness when searching for an astronomical observing site.
Agena LED Red Light Keychain for Astronomy
LED Red Light
I had another LED red light very similar to this one but this one didn't seem to hold up to repeated use and was broken within a week. Meanwhile my old one is still going.
I had another LED red light very similar to this one but this one didn't seem to hold up to repeated use and was broken within a week. Meanwhile my old one is still going.
Rigel Systems Aviation / Astronomy FlashLight - Skylite Mini
It's ok
I like how this flashlight has a switch for either red or white leds. Both are bright when the dimmer wheel is turned up high or dim when turned down low. Its great for viewing star charts and looking for dropped eye caps or just getting around in th...
I like how this flashlight has a switch for either red or white leds. Both are bright when the dimmer wheel is turned up high or dim when turned down low. Its great for viewing star charts and looking for dropped eye caps or just getting around in th...
Sep 16, 2014
Baader Q Turret - Quadruplet 1.25" Eyepiece Revolver # BQT 2957010
VERY USEFUL
Yes, it is "plastic" (synthetic) and not titanium, but that is to keep the weight down - after all,you are putting this device plus as many as four eyepieces at the end of a lever! It is durable, has solid click-stops and smooth motion. I use it for...
Yes, it is "plastic" (synthetic) and not titanium, but that is to keep the weight down - after all,you are putting this device plus as many as four eyepieces at the end of a lever! It is durable, has solid click-stops and smooth motion. I use it for...
Celestron Vibration Suppression Pads # 93503
Good for visual observing
Anti-vibration pads tend to cause the tripod to flex to one side taking balance out of a imaging setup. Over all they work ok for visual.
Anti-vibration pads tend to cause the tripod to flex to one side taking balance out of a imaging setup. Over all they work ok for visual.
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