Post by Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe on Dec 24, 2004 10:18:50 GMT -6
[glow=green,2,300]Industrial Strength Green Laser for the Serious Astronomer[/glow]
I came across this website for a monster Green laser. The price tag is a bit steep...$700.00, but you would be the hit of any star party.
The whole BEAM is CLEARLY visible (not just the dot at the end of the beam like with weaker lasers). Since the beam is visible in the air for as far as you can see, it makes for a great way to point out objects in the night sky to other observers, and it will be visible to people for miles around.
The maker uses two "D" batteries to power it and has a video of it burning a hole in a cup and lighting up clouds.
Many are now prohibiting green lasers from public events due to horseplay and incompetent usage.
I'll take two and duct tape them to the fenders of my '68 Chevelle.