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Which flashlight color best preserves an astronomer's dark adaptation?

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  1. Bright blue
  2. Dim red
  3. Bright white

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  1. How to Find Good Places to Stargaze science.nasa.gov/solar-system/how-to-find-good-places-to-stargaze Checked 2026-10-10.

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