DESCRIPTION
Enable hands-free, astronomy-friendly illumination for students and explorers of all ages with the Celestron Night Vision Red Headlamp. When you're working under the night sky—whether observing stars, reading a star chart, navigating a dark field site, or simply exploring with a telescope—normal white lighting can reset your dark-adapted vision and reduce the faint details you can see. This headlamp is specially designed to preserve your night vision while giving you the light you need.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
SPECIFICATIONS
- Red-only LED light: This headlamp emits only red light, helping keep your eyes adapted to darkness long after you turn it on.
- Multiple light modes: Choose from two brightness levels (low ~1 lumen, high ~4 lumen) plus a blinking mode and SOS mode for added versatility and safety.
- Hands-free design with adjustable fit: The elastic, adjustable headband keeps the light securely in place while your hands stay free for experiments, charts, or gear setup; the lamp tilts up to 45° to aim the light exactly where you need it.
- Long battery life: Powered by two user-supplied AAA batteries, this headlamp offers up to 100 hours of continuous use on the low-setting—perfect for extended field sessions or classroom outreach at dusk.
- Lightweight and portable: At about 62 g (2.15 oz) and compact dimensions (~58 × 35 × 30 mm), it is easy for students to wear and pack along for science nights, camping, or telescope set-ups.
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MORE DETAILS
This headlamp supports safe, effective nocturnal observations: students aren’t blinded by bright white light or forced to wander in darkness. They can read star charts, log observations, and adjust equipment without losing their dark adaptation. The simplicity of its design (no USB charging required—just swap AAA batteries) makes it reliable in field conditions or outdoor classrooms. It’s a practical tool for STEM clubs, homeschool science nights, star-parties, or backyard astronomy labs.
Always make sure students know to use the lowest brightness setting consistent with their task to avoid accidentally affecting the night vision of their peers.
Remind students to aim the beam downward or away from other observers’ eyes—some users in astronomy forums note that even red headlamps can be quite bright if directed at others’ faces.
Cloudy Nights
Consider pairing the headlamp with a star chart or notebook to run nighttime data-collection activities: e.g., measure how long students can maintain dark-adaptation, compare what they can see with and without red-light support, or log meteor observations by flashlight.
Because this product uses AAA batteries, keep spare batteries handy for field work and instruct students in safe disposal/recycling of used batteries.
The Celestron Night Vision Red Headlamp is a smart, classroom- and field-ready accessory that aligns beautifully with the Home Science Tools mission of “hands-on science for curious minds.” It gives students the freedom to explore the night sky while preserving their vision and minimizing distractions—making it a strong addition to any home or school science kit.
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