You can legally import any size laser module or diode.
You cannot import a 'laser pointer' with out getting a clearance.
A laser pointer is a prohibted fire arm class object and is regarderd to be a unit that is over 1mw in power and a complete operating item.
Laser diodes and modules are not prohibted, they are cheap and easy to make to what ever you need them for. Most just need a switch and power supply.
I have made hand pointers and alignment guides for my scopes. Hand laser powered with rechargable batteries and scope mounted ones with a converter to my normal 12v scope etc supply.
Anything around 10,20,30mw are perfect to uising tops show people objects to us use as a guider for the scope.
I wouldn't bother spending $99 when you get a 10mw diode for around $20
I use one of these on my scope and also ( as it comes with 2 brackets) also use the laser on my bino mount for 25X100 binos. It works really well and the easy align feature is much faster than a standard finder bracket. They do tend to lose brightness in winter so I sometimes have to keep it warm in my pocket when not using it but the quick release bracket makes it quick to put back on . I think they are better insulated than the pointer pens and therefore better for telescope mounting.
It seems to OK, it has a control to change power level but haven't gone that far testing. Like most things bought ages ago but never got around to construct a housing for it.
I have one of those and the maximum for most Astro organisations is 5mW most states have there own laws. 5mW for WA.
Importation though greater than 1mW will require registration.
I actually received my renewal for my license the other day (Victoria) and I don't know if I can qualify any more. It says basically they can be used for education and astrology.
I actually received my renewal for my license the other day (Victoria) and I don't know if I can qualify any more. It says basically they can be used for education and astrology.
I mounted my red dot finder after purchasing batteries for it last night... it's amazing (at least compared to me trying to use the finder scope). I think I may hold off on the laser pointer until Christmas now. Thanks for the recommendations, muchly appreciated
I actually received my renewal for my license the other day (Victoria) and I don't know if I can qualify any more. It says basically they can be used for education and astrology.
You can legally import any size laser module or diode.
You cannot import a 'laser pointer' with out getting a clearance.
Our lad purchased a laser off eBay the other week. Eagerly checking mail daily only to receive a letter from customs saying it was being seized . Sadly disappointed and angry he was, not knowing it was illegal to bring them in.
What a crack up!! Your tax dollars at work.
. Sadly disappointed and angry he was, not knowing it was illegal to bring them in.
