Maybe you've visited LightBuckets but need to see what we're about before spending your hard earned money on our service. Or, perhaps you're already a LightBuckets customer and just haven't had a chance to try all of our instruments. Let us help you with your decision. Until April 1st, 2009 we're giving everyone up to 60 minutes of free imaging time ($50.00 value) on our 20" Ritchey-Chrétien telescope in Mayhill, New Mexico (LB-0005) with a test drive credit. You can get the complete specifications of LB-0005 by clicking on the Observatory Browser located in the bottom right corner of the Learn More page.

It's easy to claim your LightBuckets Test Drive credit, just go to your Account page and click on the green "Test Drive LB-0005" button (example below).



Once you send us your Test Drive request, we'll review it, and put a credit worth up to 60 minutes points into your account. From there, use the LightBuckets Full Control interface to set up your imaging plan on LB-0005 and image away! There are no restrictions at all. You pick the schedule option, the target you want to image, the filters you want to use, and the duration of your subframes.

Hurry and request your LightBuckets Test Drive points today. The telescope schedule will fill up rapidly and we don't want you to miss your chance to Test Drive one of our world-class telescopes. And, be sure to keep checking your LightBuckets account, we might offer Test Drives on other teleescopes at any time.

Keep in mind we're always here to help. If you ever have any questions about using LightBuckets, feel free to contact us at any time. You'll find that we're quick to respond with the answers that you're looking for.

Also, please read this LightBuckets Forum thread that tells you how to get started, what targets are recommended, and other pointers to help you have a successful Test Drive.

Finally, we've put together a special video to show you exactly how to setup your imaging plan, watch your plan in action, and download your final image. It is located in the LightBuckets Support area here.

* This LightBuckets Test Drive is available only on LB-0005 and will expire on March 1st, 2009. Test Drives associated with this offer will not be available after March 1st, 2009. Any remaining Test Drive credits associated with this offer will be automatically removed from your account. Test Drives are not available with LightBuckets Easy Imaging.