Hello.
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Originally Posted by bojan
The laser finder is good, but VERY inconsiderate tool.
Just imagine, your friend in the same area is imaging while you are playing with this "toy".. possibly destroying their whole evening effort without being aware if it.
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You don't explain how far away from me it would be a problem - how far is 'the same area'?
I live in a rural area and gaze by myself in my paddock. If I were ever with other people with telescopes or cameras, I would ask if they were imaging - I am not stupid. If it were only a few people, they could probably even tell me when they are in between shots.
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Originally Posted by bojan
Yes, green laser, 1mW is enough to achieve all of this above.. and it could be illegal (in VIC it is treated as a weapon, and requires registration and license)
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As I posted above; I am in Queensland. And I have already researched the current legality nationwide. You are incorrect. - It is lasers greater than 1mW. And it is New South Wales that issues permits, (however members of a recognised astronomical society are exempt). In Queensland you can have greater than 1mW if you have a reasonable excuse - such as astronomy.
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Originally Posted by bojan
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Originally Posted by N1
Yep get an RDF. I've never understood what a laser can do better than a red dot finder when it comes to finding things by yourself.
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Thank you for the suggestion. Is using a rdf similar to a finderscope? - They look like you must look through the lens and therefore be often craning your back and neck? That's one of the main reasons I am sick of my finderscope.
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Originally Posted by N1
If you must use a laser (e.g. because you want your friends to find your target at the same time), just use a bog standard hand held green laser & shine it through the eyepiece or optical finder. It will show the exact direction your telescope is pointing.
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How do I hold and shine a laser through either of those while adjusting my alt azimuth mount across two planes?