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Old 29-08-2018, 11:12 AM
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Proposed Light Box for flats

So I can take flats after my lights and darks to complete the AP session I’m going to make a light box

Please advise if this is ok for a light box

Telescope 6” f6 newt on HEQ5 mount

190mm diameter x 200mm high white pvc bucket with the end cut out ( fits snug over the end of OTA )

I have a flat 13watt LED Down 4000K colour temp with opal diffuser at 200mm diameter which will fit on the end of the bucket , once again a nice snug fit
The inside of the bucket is glossy white

Fit over end of OTA and plug into power then take my flats

Will this suffice as a light box to take flats ?

Do I need a white t shirt stretched over the OTA as well ??

Appreciate advice and comments in regards to my proposed light box and taking flats etc

Thanks in advance
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Old 29-08-2018, 11:18 AM
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....or, one of these in the appropriate size. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LED-Rece...r=551432557824

I use one and the light is very evenly distributed. They are a little bright for me though so I have stuck about 5 sheets of A4 paper over it to dim it a little.

I just point the scope straight up and sit the light on top of it....easy
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Old 29-08-2018, 12:03 PM
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Hi Jon

I already have the bucket ($5) and the down light (a spare one I had ) so according to your set up if I use white t shirt material over the down light or over the end of the OTA it should diffuse the light evenly enough ?

Do you agree ?

Martin

PS I want my light box to be plug and play , push on plug in and pull off ( nice and easy )
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Old 29-08-2018, 12:10 PM
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Hi Jon

I already have the bucket ($5) and the down light (a spare one I had ) so according to your set up if I use white t shirt material over the down light or over the end of the OTA it should diffuse the light evenly enough ?

Do you agree ?

Martin

PS I want my light box to be plug and play , push on plug in and pull off ( nice and easy )
As long as the downlight has an even spread of light (no light/dark spots) then I don't see why not. Mine works perfectly using the flats aid in APT to identify the right exposure duration.....I aim for 20K ADU
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Old 29-08-2018, 02:36 PM
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Should check that thread.
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