Dark flats idea

Dark Frames 3D Printing
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Thomas Parson avatar
Thomas Parson avatar
Hey all!
I’ve been playing around with a thought about getting darks without needing to cover the scope at the end of a session and 3D printed off a filter sized disc to throw in an empty spot in my filter wheel. Has anyone tried this before?
Engaging
Jeff Reitzel avatar
Jeff Reitzel avatar
Dark filters have been commercially available for about as long as filter wheels have been around for just this purpose. Your idea may be a bit more fun and cost effective. 
CS,
Jeff
Well written
Thomas Parson avatar
Thomas Parson avatar
Thanks, I guess I should’ve looked around first!
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