Astro Night BG-58 Torch

Every astronomer needs a red-light torch to let the handle and adjust their telescopes, mounts, cameras and other accessories.

Astronomers use red-light torches to preserve their “night vision” – the way our eyes adjust to seeing in low light conditions after about 20-30 minutes. BINTEL worked with Astronomy Night to assist with the best settings for astronomers when using this torch.

This BG-58 flashlight offers two lighting outputs, a single LED flashlight and dual coloured red or white COB light output. (COB is “Chip On Board”.)

Both the flashlight and COB light incorporate full brightness adjustment control with LCD digital display, ideal for astronomers and night vision support.

Also integrated with an adjustable stand and two separate magnets to assist with placement for that perfect light direction.

Red light colour

BG-58 is inspired from the star 58 Orionis (Betelgeuse), a red supergiant from the Orion constellation and is approximately 760 times bigger than our sun. Betelgeuse is the 10th brightest star in the sky and the second brightest in Orion.

Specifications

Flashlight maximum Lumens: 300
Flashlight colour temperature: 6000 Kelvin
Flashlight LED wattage: 5 Watt
COB light maximum lumens: 350
COB light colour temperature (white): 6000 Kelvin
COB light colour temperature (red): 1000 Kelvin
COB light wattage: 6 Watt
Operating temperature: 0 – 50
IP Rating: 42
Dimension (mm): 190 x 59 x 30
Weight: 245 grams

Running time

Flashlight
2.5 hours – High
8 hours – Low

COB light white
2 hours – Maximum
6 hours – Low

COB light red
2 hours – Maximum
6 hours – Low

Charge time:
4 – 5 hours

USB output:
2 hours @5 Watts

Included in the box:

x1 Flashlight
x1 USB-C 1.0m cable
x1 USB-C to Micro adapter
x1 Velcro cable support strap

Connections

USB input: Type C, 5.0 Vdc, 1.0A, 5.0W
USB output: Type A, 5.0 Vdc, 1.0A, 5.0W