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Originally Posted by janoskiss
Best thing I've found is a head torch. Far more versatile than anything hand held. For visual astronomy they are best with somewhat flat batteries. Energizer has had a red/white head torch out for ages (one like inertia8 describes, sold at major supermarkets) but it costs $30+. I also have a near identical Varta branded one that cost just $5 at an electrical clearance store. My spouse also has a waterproof one, different design, marketed for bush walking at night. I think she got it at Kathmandu outlet store during one of their annual clearance sales.
The one Bojan linked looks good too. Use half-flat AAAs in it, and it's probably going to be just right. Alkaline batteries will last you years.
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Head torches? I avoid the people who use these when I am at an observation event. They frequently forget they are on and shine them in your face. They don't mean to be rude, but they are.
Hopefully you remember to turn yours off.
I have one of these. A little bright but works.
http://www.amazon.com/WOODLAND-CAMO-...ilpage_o04_s00
This goes on the clipboard where I keep my observation notes. Or I clip it to the hatch of my car when I am pulling stuff out and setting up at a dark site. You can light one stalk or both and you can point them in different directions. Works well.
http://www.amazon.com/Stage-LED202R-...ilpage_o09_s00