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Hi everyone
I've stumbled across this board whilst researching a green laser that I have found today.
I've been wanting a laser for star pointing for what seems like years but haven't ever committed as I didn't want to buy any old tat! There are so many places to buy from I was never sure where to get one from so have abstained thus far.
However today I spotted one at my local electronics store and (in a likely moment of madness) bought one.
It's very low powered (I don't need or want a high powered device) but even so I have to say I was a bit disappointed at how it performed at star pointing, it was very difficult to make out the beam when pointed at the ground, and impossible to see when pointed upwards.
Now I admit to being totally new to the subject so I wondered if you wouldn't mind looking at where I bought the pointer from and whether you think it's 'safe' or not.
I have been reading on here about pointers needing an IR filter, whether it's just for the higher powered versions I don't know...
The link is here
The reason why I bought it without any further research as the company is well respected in the UK and as it was being sold over the counter it should comply to various safety standards and be safe to use, the UK is very strict in that department, but I would like to check with the experts!
Would you expect me to be able to see a beam at night with this pointer or do I need something more powerful?
Thanks very much in advance for any replies!
I've stumbled across this board whilst researching a green laser that I have found today.
I've been wanting a laser for star pointing for what seems like years but haven't ever committed as I didn't want to buy any old tat! There are so many places to buy from I was never sure where to get one from so have abstained thus far.
However today I spotted one at my local electronics store and (in a likely moment of madness) bought one.
It's very low powered (I don't need or want a high powered device) but even so I have to say I was a bit disappointed at how it performed at star pointing, it was very difficult to make out the beam when pointed at the ground, and impossible to see when pointed upwards.
Now I admit to being totally new to the subject so I wondered if you wouldn't mind looking at where I bought the pointer from and whether you think it's 'safe' or not.
I have been reading on here about pointers needing an IR filter, whether it's just for the higher powered versions I don't know...
The link is here
The reason why I bought it without any further research as the company is well respected in the UK and as it was being sold over the counter it should comply to various safety standards and be safe to use, the UK is very strict in that department, but I would like to check with the experts!
Would you expect me to be able to see a beam at night with this pointer or do I need something more powerful?
Thanks very much in advance for any replies!