BRUN Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Is there a red film I could use on my laptop screen to be able to use it alongside my telescope, nothing permanent ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelius Varley Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Something like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ward Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Try this , free to download and works a treat ... https://www.otelescope.com/index.php?/files/category/5-backyardred/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmorris Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I use a red perspex screen which I cut to size using a hack saw. Works a treat. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acrylic-Perspex-Colour-Clear-Mirror-Tinted-Frosted-Sheet-Cut-to-Size-Panels-/201300425193?var=500494236662&hash=item2ede70b9e9:g:fqUAAOSwBLlU9uiT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 9 minutes ago, Cornelius Varley said: Something like this +1 for this. They are rigid, stay in place, are clear and easy to read text through, and just do the job right. Also, turn your brightness setting right down if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charic Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Your local art/stationary shop may have red acetate sheeting, the more layers, the darker the tint ! I also read the other day about some software, think its called Flux! it reduced the blue/white light produced by the screen somewhat, though not sure if it provides any red filtering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRUN Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Cheers !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyctimene Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 With my smartphone and SkySafari 5 Pro, I use the light shield "Red Eyes Cling Xtra Dark" (Xtra Dark is important!) from www.siriusastroproducts.com It comes in various sizes, is soft, flexible and it really clings to the surface of my smartphone only by adhesion, yet can easily be removed without residues. It's so dark, that the background LED lighting is completely dimmed away. When you get notifications, or enter figures in SkySafari, you will not lose your dark adaption any more. Add a free software as ScreenDim Full, an all problems are sorted. I got this hint from a thread in Cloudy Nights forum a few months ago, and can really recommend this product (no affiliation of course). Stephan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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