Sky-Watcher Heritage 130 Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope (S11705)
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Celestron Night Vision Red LED Flashlight — read the chart without losing your night vision
Celestron Night Vision Red LED Flashlight (93588)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Reading star charts
- Group observing nights
- Keeping night vision
- Under $20
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Price: $16.95
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Why this gift works
The Celestron Night Vision Red LED Flashlight (item 93588) uses two red LEDs, up to 25 lumens, with a thumbwheel dimmer. It runs on one 9V battery, included - 300 hours on low or 12 on high, per B&H - weighs 3.5 ounces and hangs from a 20-inch lanyard. The square body keeps it from rolling off a table.
Eyes take a while to adapt to the dark, and one blast of white light undoes it. A dim red light lets a stargazer read a chart or change an eyepiece and look straight back at the sky, which is why group observing nights discourage white light.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- Any telescope or binocular user
- Reading a planisphere
- Group observing nights
Think twice if
- They want one light for everything
- They prefer rechargeable gear
The catch
It is red only, with no white mode for general use, it runs on a less common 9V battery rather than a rechargeable cell, and the plastic case is not weather resistant.
Skip if they already have a headlamp with a red mode they like.
Key specs
| LEDs | 2 red, 25 lumens max |
|---|---|
| Dimmer | Variable thumbwheel |
| Battery | One 9V, included |
| Runtime | 300 hr low / 12 hr high (B&H) |
| Size | 4.25 x 1.3 x 1 in, 3.5 oz |
| Item number | 93588 |
Worth knowing before you buy
- The lanyard is 20 inches long.
- It weighs 3.5 oz with the battery.
Why we like it
- Protects night vision
- Dims to a faint glow
- Will not roll off a table
- Long battery life on low
What to look for in an astronomy flashlight
- Color. Red only, so no one flashes white light by mistake.
- Dimming. A faint setting protects night vision best.
- Shape. A light that will not roll is easier to find in the dark.
Questions people ask
Dim red light disturbs dark-adapted eyes far less than white light.
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