If you provide two or three results (both the Harvard numbers and your numbers), and cite your location (nearest city, at least) and the DATE and TIME of your...
Hi, I know this is a non-ETX question, but it does relate to astronomy. I was out last night trying to show my 7 year-old daughter the constellations and she...
This isn't a direct answer about the laser pointers, but did you also happen to have a sky-chart with you? I always thought it was easier to find the...
Oh, no, I easily found the constellations, but my daughter had no idea on the scale or size of them. I was pointing out Cassiopeia to her and it was easily...
Hi Ed, I have 2 of them. One I use as a finder on my Dob. I works great. It was from Howie Glatter and is somewhat higher than standard power. The other I use...
Thanks for the info Eugene. Yes, I'm keenly aware of the dangers from lasers. The laser (and, as my gun is) locked up. ________________________________ From:...
I use mine every time I am observing with others. I even use it when I'm alone, to assist in rough alignment of my telescopes. I've noticed that when I'm with...
Thanks Jim. After doing research on these all morning, it looks like most of these pointers are made in the same factory, probably in China. The one you just...
If you point the laser to an object (say Polaris), can you see it through another finerscope or telescope lens pointing towards that object? I have a 5 inch...
I've been thinking about getting one of these too so that I can point things out to my children. I've never seen one actually in use. Can people standing...
David, with the help from this group and others, I just bought one from this place: http://www.z-bolt.com/ I bought the BTG 6 Plus which is guaranteed to be...
Yes, you can see the "beam" very easily through telescope or binoculars. I used it last night to point out comet Holmes to a group of binocular-users and they...
My pointer is one of the $80+ devices and I've used it in groups of 100+ individuals. All could easily determine exactly what was being pointed out. The...
Correct-no harm. The binocular viewer is simply focusing on the laser light that is reflected back from billions of dust particles in the air. Just don't point...
I have a WickedLasers green pointer, and it's fantastic. A little pricey, but they make a powerful, well built quality pointer. Mine's 55 mw, and works in even...
Actually, WickedLasers sells lasers that are 100% duty cycle rated, meaning you CAN run them like a flashlight. As to the visibility of the beam, its power...
I'm starting to sound like a salesman, but for $20 more you can get a 15 mW, versus this 5 mW. Adam ... __________________________________________________ Do...
The best bargain I have found for green lasers is a 30MW laser for $99.00. Check this link out http://www.greatredspot.com/30mw%20green%20lasers.htm ... From:...
I thought anything over 5mW was illegal? Ed ________________________________ From: MeadeETXOwners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MeadeETXOwners@yahoogroups.com] On...
Has using any of these during a star gazing event ever produced a visit from local authorities because a pilot noticed the green laser being aimed towards...
Hi all, The Australian perspective...I've read reports up to 5mW is safe for your eyesight. In Australia this is also apparently the legal limit. Although in...
YES! However, it was a blatant mis-use of the device. Some nitwit at a star party was using his 15mW laser as a signal for his arriving friend out on the...
Hi Folks, I don't post often on this site but I noticed this thread about the use of laser pointers and thought you would appreciate my input. At the risk of...
I take it you're in Australia. Here in the US, most folks don't even know the difference between an abbreviation and an acronym. I'm an engineer, and am ...
I have the DSX-90 ( the ETX scope with a DS one arm mount). My motor seems to work, but the alt az doesn't give me 90 degrees of motion even though the motor...
Hence the subject line "off topic". And yes, Meade does make them: http://www.meade.com/laserpointer/index.html ________________________________ From:...
Simply because they are (can be) part of the observer's field kit these days. Doesn't matter what 'scope you have since a laser can mount to any of them or be...
