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Old 23-02-2011, 11:31 AM
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(Clearly, the minimum power of the laser actually needed, would also be related to the magnification and resolving power of the scope its attached to. The smaller the scope, the more power needed in the laser).


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Yep...Keck (10m) = 20W laser. Meade 8" ACF = 20GW...therefore instead of blinded airline pilot, vapourised plane!!!
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