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Green Laser Pointer

Hi guys,

Well my 4yo son got a hold of my old laser pointer the other day. Yea
it ended up in the toilet. Literally! My mother told me payback is a
B**ch. LOL(she didnt say that really)Anyway I was searching hi and low
locally for one, b/c I am going to a dark sky this weekend. I fouind
one at radio shack of all places. 50 bucks and it works perfect. Just
thought I would leave a tip out there for others!

HTH

Steve
Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:14 pm

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Hi, Does anyone use a green laser pointer on their scope as a finderscope? I just got a laser and it's wicked, so I bought a lasermate mounting for it to put... 		Andy Heath
ah40096
Offline Send Email 		Feb 29, 2008
9:35 pm

Privately I wouldn't hesitate, but it seems to ruffle an awful lot of feathers at a star party In a message dated 2/29/2008 3:35:58 P.M. Central Standard Time,...
gp100doc@...
paragonimus
Offline Send Email 		Feb 29, 2008
11:02 pm

I uses a green laser on my Tele Vue 76. Works great for me. I really like not having to crane my neck to get behind a finder. I just look up at the sky and...
Florian
Florian_Boyd
Offline Send Email 		Mar 1, 2008
12:12 am

... finderscope? ... the ... I love my green laser. I have a Telrad mounted between the focuser and the finder base on my xt8. The laser is mounted on the...
Rick Berry
rixb68
Offline Send Email 		Mar 1, 2008
12:50 am

I've used one for some time for a quick general area pointer then use the finder scope to zero in. Just be aware some astronomy clubs and members don't like...
bmwbob
Online Now Send Email 		Mar 1, 2008
12:50 am

HI, I'm new to the group, why don't the astronomy clubs like the green laser pointers??? Thanks ... use the finder scope to zero in. Just be aware some...
C.L. Adair
tucson_artist
Offline Send Email 		Mar 1, 2008
11:52 am

1) To insure no laser beam accidentally in eye ruining night vision 2) To remove the possibly of green beams ruining long exposure astrophotos. 3) Some feel...
blandp11
Offline Send Email 		Mar 1, 2008
1:41 pm

... At the recent Winter Star Party down in the Florida Keys, for many years, the staff & attendees of the WSP do not like them at all, and have totally...
Joseph O'Neil
joneil1000
Offline Send Email 		Mar 1, 2008
3:04 pm

Well I'll just be using mine in the back garden and there was me just worrying about my neighbours! Lol, still I'm gonna use it, I thnk they are awesome. Andy ...
Andy Heath
ah40096
Offline Send Email 		Mar 1, 2008
7:18 pm

... Hi Andy, I doubt your neighbors will notice. You need to be fairly close to the beam source for it to really stand out against the sky. °Florian...
Florian
Florian_Boyd
Offline Send Email 		Mar 2, 2008
2:08 am

... just ... the beam source for it to really stand out against the sky. ... As I said I love my laser, but I do use it at home mostly. At a public star party...
Rick Berry
rixb68
Offline Send Email 		Mar 2, 2008
3:18 am

I assume it's distracting with light beams shooting all over the sky and may play havoc with astrophotography. I can just imagine a plane flying by feeling...
bmwbob
Online Now Send Email 		Mar 2, 2008
3:18 am

... the European Astrofest here in London. My spine is fused due to an arthritic condition which makes it impossible for me to crane my neck down to a...
ajax672000
Offline Send Email 		Mar 2, 2008
3:08 pm

Hi guys, Well my 4yo son got a hold of my old laser pointer the other day. Yea it ended up in the toilet. Literally! My mother told me payback is a B**ch....
Steve
pinkflyd34
Offline Send Email 		Nov 21, 2008
6:14 pm
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