An LED will not have the same V-I characteristics as the light-bulb. The purpose of the light bulb is for amplitude-stabilization. You can try doing without it at first to see how the circuit performs in its absense.
You may be able to replace it with another LED/photocell assembly. In this case I think the LED/photocell would need to be used in place of the resistance to ground.
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You may be able to replace it with another LED/photocell assembly. In this case I think the LED/photocell would need to be used in place of the resistance to ground.
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