Laser pointer

sally1jack (Phil) · #1 20-04-2009, 02:06 PM

What is the current status if green laser's ,are the 1mw any good? just to help a newbie to find targets.

Thanks Phil

toryglen-boy (Duncan) · #2 20-04-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sally1jack

What is the current status if green laser's ,are the 1mw any good? just to help a newbie to find targets.

Thanks Phil

5mw will give you a slighty better beam, might be thicker and easier to see, although i would be interested to see how these things are rated anyway.

i have ordered a 40mw unit this morning.

erick (Eric) · #3 20-04-2009, 02:26 PM

No one has rushed forward with a review of the 1mW green laser - positive or negative? I reckon 5mW is the minimum for effective use.

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #4 20-04-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by toryglen-boy

i have ordered a 40mw unit this morning.

And how are you going to legally use that?

toryglen-boy (Duncan) · #5 20-04-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaroo

And how are you going to legally use that?

well, i asked this question before buying it. it was explained thus :-

"ordering and owning the unit isnt illegal, but using it illegally is, such as using a hammer as a weapon"

is that what you where asking Chris?

sally1jack (Phil) · #6 20-04-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by erick

No one has rushed forward with a review of the 1mW green laser - positive or negative? I reckon 5mW is the minimum for effective use.

Thanks for that erick

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Originally Posted by toryglen-boy

5mw will give you a slighty better beam, might be thicker and easier to see, although i would be interested to see how these things are rated anyway.

i have ordered a 40mw unit this morning.

I used a laser the other night(not sure what power ) & it helped alot,So where & how have you ordered this 40mw laser? approx cost ?, Is this a difficult thing to aquire ??
Thanks alot toryglen boy
Phil

toryglen-boy (Duncan) · #7 20-04-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sally1jack

Thanks for that erick

I used a laser the other night(not sure what power ) & it helped alot,So where & how have you ordered this 40mw laser? approx cost ?, Is this a difficult thing to aquire ??
Thanks alot toryglen boy
Phil

ordered it from Star Optics in QLD, cost was around $170, although they have a 20mw which is slightly cheaper

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #8 20-04-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by toryglen-boy

well, i asked this question before buying it. it was explained thus :-

"ordering and owning the unit isnt illegal, but using it illegally is, such as using a hammer as a weapon"

is that what you where asking Chris?

So you understand the ACT's prohibited weapons act? Are you a member of an astronomy club?

sally1jack (Phil) · #9 20-04-2009, 04:20 PM

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So you understand the ACT's prohibited weapons act? Are you a member of an astronomy club?

Omaroo,
I hate to say it but "please explain

" also did you sell those matching mirrors
Phil

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #10 20-04-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sally1jack

Omaroo,
I hate to say it but "please explain

" also did you sell those matching mirrors
Phil

Phil - hi there

Our club's laser policy: http://www.macastro.org.au/home/inde...=67&Itemid=115 I could imaging that the ACT is similar in its rules.

No - the mirrors are still here. I'm on the verge of keeping them I think. No hurry to sell...

toryglen-boy (Duncan) · #11 20-04-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaroo

So you understand the ACT's prohibited weapons act? Are you a member of an astronomy club?

yes, and yes

dude, if you're an AFP officer then just come right out with it ...

sally1jack (Phil) · #12 20-04-2009, 04:54 PM

Chris,
I am just about to recieve a sdm18"with a Mark Suchting mirror, so my Browny point are you no what , But if you sit on those for a year or so until i move back into the big bed i might just buy them off you. But if i was you i wouldnt sell them, So do you have a laser?
Cheers phil

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #13 20-04-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by toryglen-boy

yes, and yes

dude, if you're an AFP officer then just come right out with it ...

There are new people that come on to this forum all the time, and I'm not keen to see any read a post like yours without knowing, and go and buy an illegal weapon that may see them in hot water. The fact that the store you bought yours from said what it did is bad enough - they otherwise condone ownership if you "don't - wink, wink - use it as a weapon". I can buy a hammer and don't need a license to own it. I can't do the same with a laser over 1mw.

toryglen-boy (Duncan) · #14 20-04-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaroo

There are new people that come on to this forum all the time, and I'm not keen to see any read a post like yours without knowing, and go and buy an illegal weapon that may see them in hot water. The fact that the store you bought yours from said what it did is bad enough - they otherwise condone ownership if you "don't - wink, wink - use it as a weapon". I can buy a hammer and don't need a license to own it. I can't do the same with a laser over 1mw.

then thats fine, and in truth, i agree with you mate, that said, maybe something like a sticky is in order, and not a thread that has questionable posts aimed at me, trying to make me look like a crim or an idiot

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #15 20-04-2009, 05:56 PM

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thread that has questionable posts aimed at me, trying to make me look like a crim or an idiot

Never even suggested it. You said that you were a member of a society - so that's all that matters... well.. that and the fact that your laser is, of course, registered with them.

We stopped bring in crims from the UK some centuries ago.

toryglen-boy (Duncan) · #16 20-04-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaroo

Never even suggested it. You said that you were a member of a society - so that's all that matters... well.. that and the fact that your laser is, of course, registered with them.

We stopped bring in crims from the UK some centuries ago.

LOL

fair enough mate, its all good

marki · #17 20-04-2009, 06:55 PM

Bloody hell Duncan, what are you planning to do shoot down asteroids

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Mark

PCH (Paul) · #18 20-04-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaroo

Never even suggested it. You said that you were a member of a society - so that's all that matters... well.. that and the fact that your laser is, of course, registered with them.

We stopped bring in crims from the UK some centuries ago.

Where do we bring them in from now Chris? Coz sh-t is still happening

#19 20-04-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by toryglen-boy

yes, and yes

dude, if you're an AFP officer then just come right out with it ...

LOL! this was good, got me on the floor laughing

Stuart78 (Stuart) · #20 20-04-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by toryglen-boy

then thats fine, and in truth, i agree with you mate, that said, maybe something like a sticky is in order, and not a thread that has questionable posts aimed at me, trying to make me look like a crim or an idiot

I have a 40mw green laser i bought it back in 2005 before the crackdown on them, it works fantastic for my astro needs and i also use it at work pointing out defects inside 20 storey high boilers , i ain't handing it in anytime soon, i think you will find it a great asset to your hobby Duncan..