Celestron 93588 Astro Night Vision Flashlight
by Celestron
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Customer Review: A helpful tool in the dark
Summary: 4 Stars
Sure, it's expensive for a flashlight. But - it's cross-section is square, so it doesn't roll away in the dark. The brightness is adjustable so you can tone it down after your eyes have become accustomed to the darkness. The lanyard is very long, so you have a lot of freedom of movement, but it won't get lost easily. Unlike a headlamp, you won't find yourself bonking it against the telescope accidentally.
About the only thing I can think to complain about is the use of a 9V battery...come on! Every other flashlight this size on the planet uses AA size batteries, and I own a pile of rechargeable AAs...but not a single 9V. Recommended.
Customer Review: rating Red Light
Summary: 4 Stars
I own 4 of these flashlights. They are great for what I need it for but I find the light switch to be a tad difficult to maneuver. It is a wheel located perpendicular to the thumb, with the outer most edge too much embedded into the box. It makes it tough to slide back and forth. You better have sandpaper skin on your thumb for better grip. If you have sweaty hands, forget it. Will I buy it again? Of course, it's probably the best there is. It just needs a little re-design.
Customer Review: Functional but I would prefer wider illumination
Summary: 4 Stars
This flashlight does what it's supposed to do, and it has a good range of brightness. I especially like the thumb power switch/rheostat -- it's easy and comfortable to operate. My only complaint is that the circle of illumination is relatively small. I would prefer a wider cone of light to illuminate a wider area.Customer Review: Telescope Flashlight
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a very nice red beam flashlight. If I would add anything it should be a little brighter. Well worth the money though.Customer Review: Cheaply made and very bulky for what it is
Summary: 1 Stars
I recently purchased this flashlight and have been very disappointed. The light from the unit is strong enough for my needs but I'd prefer the small light on my key chain over this product, although Celestron's unit does have a nice brightness control. Orion's light may be a little better for my needs because it also has a white light for all other non-stargazing applications. For those of us who haul their telescopes across dark fields in the middle of the night this light will not help get us to our stargazing spot, but it will help when we get there.