NIGHTSEA™ BlueStar™ Flashlight

Description

The BlueStar flashlight combined with the matched barrier filter glasses is a convenient, powerful tool for exciting fluorescence in many subjects.
The BlueStar uses the latest in high intensity LED technology combined with specialized optics to produce an ultra-tight, ultra-bright 10-degree beam pattern for maximum excitation of fluorescence.
Comes with adjustable, cushioned wrist lanyard, rubber glare guard. Made in USA.

Specifications

Bulb Type : High intensity 1W LED Royal Blue, 440-460nm
Burn Time : 6 hours at full power
Lamp Life : >10,000 hours
Battery : 3 C-cell

Dimensions – 6 cm diameter, 20 cm long (2.25 in. diam x 8 in long)
Weight – 0.4 kg (13 oz) (including batteries)

Who is using this?

Researchers in bio labs
– Works great with GFP, eGFP, fluorescein, lucifer yellow, other fluorophors
Educators
– Demonstrate and teach principles of fluorescence
– Encourage student exploration of fluorescence in the world around them
Fisheries scientists
– Works great with calcein staining
Marine scientists
– Scan marine specimens for fluorescence
– Examine settlement tiles for juvenile corals
Reef aquarium hobbyists
– Bring out the true fluorescence in your tanks
– Scan for new life too small to see any other way
Anyone
– Explore for fluorescence in your world – your kitchen, your garden, anywhere!

“The Nightsea Bluestar torch is excellent for checking GFP plants in the lab. It has been exceptionally useful and very reliable.”

What are the options?

Three styles of filter glasses  have the same optical properties. The VG1 glasses are like basic safety glasses, while the VG2 and VG3 are more stylish. The VG3 style does not fit over eyeglasses. You can also buy extra pairs of glasses. All of the filter glasses conform to ANSI Z87.1 impact standards for safety glasses.

BLS1 – BlueStar Flashlight and Model FG-RB-1 barrier filter glasses	BLS2 – BlueStar Flashlight and Model FG-RB-2 barrier filter glasses	BLS3 – BlueStar Flashlight and Model FG-RB-3 Barrier Filter