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[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Orion Telescope and Toe Saver lights

This caught my attention and interested me...

The reviews were all positive and the pics provided looked good.

Sold.

For about $27.00...I ordered one...and it took quite awhile to arrive, but I like it.

Takes a single 9v battery and comes with several velco straps with end loops. Turning it on, the lights are adjustable from dim to bright and from a steady glow to any speed variation of strobe.

I tried it out quickly at a Chicago Astronomer star party recently...and while not installed, I just held it up and wrapped it around the C11 tube. I like it, but it will take some time to determine the best placement of the lights.

Already sold out, I think it will make a good addition to the Chicago Astronomer experience...

[magic612]

Sweet. I may need to pick some up when they are back in stock.

Thanks for the heads up - err... toes up on that Joe.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Dave,

Although there are cheaper electroluminescent wires out on the market, I liked this particular one due to the variable controls it offers. But, the usefulness of this device has still yet to be determined.

Limited functioning control units have just either solid on or fast/slow blinking.

I must have control.....