I have just recently completed building myself a couple of light boxes and I am very pleased with the results. If anyone is interested in me building one for them, PM me and I can discuss price etc, one thing is for sure, they are going to be at least a third of the price of imported ones, and IMHO work just as well. The two attached images will give you some sort of idea of my construction. My method of construction allowes the light box to fit over the front of the telescope/dew shield, much like a cover so one does not need to balance it on the scope.
I use a 12v lighter type connector for the power, and each LED is rated at between 6000mcd and 12000mcd depending on the size of the box required.
If interested please feel free to ask any questions.
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My light box arrived today, convinced Peter has shares in a bubble wrap company as it was so well protected for transport.
Works a treat, made for my FLT132, fits beautifully, nice and lightweight so can't do any harm to the dewshield.
Mine came fitted with a variable dial ; given I have a qhy9 and it has a shutter, it needs a couple of second exposures for even illumination, no problems whatsoever, easily did whatever exposure I needed.
Hello Peter
I have been reading your thread about building light boxes for members. Could you give me an indication of your price for a Skywatcher ED 80 light box complete with postage. I also am in Adelaide so we may not need to post.
David
PS I got you info from my membership of ASSA.
