From: "Scott Berfield" 
To: 
Reply-To: "Scott Berfield" 


One problem with velvet is that while it is VERY dark straight on, it can
be reflective at grazing angles. We used to use velour instead in the
theatre because it has a nap that allows it to be oriented to catch more
light. I tried a loose wooly material one time (not sure what it was
called) that worked really well at shallow angles - it has lots and lots of
random length loops of thread. It makes an awesome light trap. I have used
black velvet for the area opposite my focuser and flocking paper for the
rest of the scope on my 8" and it is pretty black.

Another nice black paint is Roscoe Ultra black stage paint. You used to be
able to get it in concentrated form which was nice and black.

-sb

--- BBBS/NT v4.00 MP