Just my $0.02, here, but I would recommend to anyone getting a green laser to go with one that is more powerful than <= 5mW. I've got a <= 5mW laser that I use disposable, lithium batteries in, keep warm, etc. and I still have a serious case of laser envy whenever I use it to show the night sky. Invariably someone will say something like "here use mine, it's brighter", so I hang my head and hold out my hand and borrow the brighter laser. Wish I would have gotten a brighter one. It's not real high on my priority list, but someday, I'll spring for a more powerful laser. Not sure I'll get a balloon popping, match igniting one, but something better than I have now. Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hards Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 10:01 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] laser pointers Bill, I got mine on-line from two different vendors some years ago, pre-divorce when I actually had pocket money. The 100mW was purchased from Destructive Gear ($300, with a $100 discount coupon, reg. $400), the 20mW unit from Beta Electronics (about $120 if memory serves). Recent searches on both websites don't show those lasers anymore, however. I think Seth Jarvis picked-up one of the 100mW units as well, perhaps he can comment on that one too. Yes, it will pop a balloon and ignite a match head. Two tasks so vital for amateur astronomy. ;-) I never saw one of the lasers offered at the club meeting. Anybody get one and have some feedback? Are they 5mW or less output? On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 7:41 AM, william baker <baker464b@yahoo.com> wrote:
Will the gentleman who is the wholesaler for these laser pointers be at the next meeting? I would like to purchase one or two.
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