Can anybody tell me what laser pointer I should look for to use as a finder on my scope?
Thanks
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Laser pointer
Started by Craig Glaze, 03/05/2009 12:44AM
Posted 03/05/2009 12:44AM
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Posted 03/05/2009 12:56AM
| Edited 03/05/2009 12:59AM
#1
Craig Glaze said:
Can anybody tell me what laser pointer I should look for to use as a finder on my scope?
Thanks
I believe there is a laser pointer forum down the list, that is the place for your question... I believe there are some good ones out there. In the United States and many other countries, lasers used as pointing devices need to be less than 5mw.
Jon
Posted 03/05/2009 03:08AM
#2
I probably should not be opening my big mouth but, I use a Howie Glatter green laser in an Orion bracket. I have heard that you should use one that is pulsed (as is my Howie Glatter one) so it does not overheat when left on, and the batteries last longer too.
Incidentally, the Orion bracket is really cool. It has the spring-loaded X-Y adjustment, as well as a collar with a set screw to keep the beam on.
Using it on my Astroscan is WAY cool.
Beam on,
Hugh
Incidentally, the Orion bracket is really cool. It has the spring-loaded X-Y adjustment, as well as a collar with a set screw to keep the beam on.
Using it on my Astroscan is WAY cool.
Beam on,
Hugh
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Posted 03/05/2009 03:27AM
#3
One of the best setups I've seen was on a fellow member's scope.
It had the Jasper laser on their cool swivel mount. His laser was on all night at 32ºF and the only laser that kept going. He might've had a battery pack on it, I don't recall now.
It's not what I would call cheap,
but then again, I am. I think it was $129 for laser and mount + shipping.
I'm saving up for one someday.
I bought a cheapie and it doesn't like the cold. Smart Astronomy sells a nice looking laser finder bracket, but it's out of stock for the week or so.
ATWB carries the orion, Hotech lasers and Lumicon brackets.
Haven't seen the Howie Glatter laser, it might be nice.
Gerald
It had the Jasper laser on their cool swivel mount. His laser was on all night at 32ºF and the only laser that kept going. He might've had a battery pack on it, I don't recall now.
It's not what I would call cheap,
but then again, I am. I think it was $129 for laser and mount + shipping.
I'm saving up for one someday.
I bought a cheapie and it doesn't like the cold. Smart Astronomy sells a nice looking laser finder bracket, but it's out of stock for the week or so.
ATWB carries the orion, Hotech lasers and Lumicon brackets.
Haven't seen the Howie Glatter laser, it might be nice.
Gerald
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