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Laser safety
Cheers Screwdriver! The laser still appears quite bright even from the side. Also, you have to check that the dot is in the centre of the primary - which means you have to look at the primary towards the general direction of the return beam. This worries me because there is also invisible laser radiation that may diverge from the main beam. So I'm not quite sure how to use it completely safely. I am very squeamish about lasers in general.
Regarding the IIS discount - yes, that's precisely the discount that I got. I actually took the demo model as it was the only one he had in stock - but it means I don't have to spend over an hour constructing the mount, which is great! The owner seems to be a really good guy. I didn't order online - I called them last week and told them I was calling because of the IIS discount as advertised on this site, and there was no problem when I came in to purchase!
Thanks again for the congrats - the clouds have rolled in but here's hoping they'll clear somewhat for tonight. I'll look at the page you sent me re laser collimation. Meanwhile, still looking for any more specific suggestions on safe usage of the laser collimator. FYI, it's the York Optical GSO-manufactured one.
- DSB
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