Printed on completely dew-proof durable plastic. range, but again, this is probably more laser than youll ever need to simply aim at the sky. Some commercially available lasers are actually in the 50-milliwatt military-grade range or higher. and special offers. Also, be wary of accidentally shining a laser off of a reflective surface into someones eye. Save yourself from frustration and take the guesswork out of the equation with the Orion SkyLine Deluxe Green Laser Pointer. }, { Tag List green laser pointer international space station safety. }, { For more information, you can review my Universe Today articles on the, High-Resolution Planetary Imaging Guide, Part 4: Imaging Software and Processing, High-Resolution Planetary Imaging, Part 3: Imaging Session Preparation, High-Resolution Planetary Imaging, Part 2: Designing the Imaging Train. Sign up for OPT news, exclusive offers, and updates on the latest gear! The quality build of the SkyLine Deluxe Laser is also second to none. Its bright green beam makes pointing out objects in the sky as easy as pie. Referring to the manual is recommended. I would recommend this pointer. Two AAA batteries are included. Optical instruments with this rating will have very good optical and mechanical quality. Keep the laser away from children at all times, and store the safety locking key in a separate location away from the laser when not in use. Perfect for stargazing, astronomy outreach, and other applications, Great accessory for any amateur astronomer's tool kit, Safe & easy way to engage others in astronomy, Comes with all the accessories you need, including a wrist strap, a Radian case, an AC battery charger, and safety keys. Warning! This is a super useful tool for groups of people that are looking at the sky at night, so you can show them where to look. Referring to the manual is highly recommended. Beam shoots out to infinity. For Northern Hemisphere use. Lasers for astronomy on the market include Maymocs Green Laser Dot Sight, the Suphunter Tactical Green Laser, and Iron Jias Compact Adjustable Dot Laser. defaultImage: '', width: 200, At just 6 inches (150mm) long, it's compact, lightweight, and easy to hold and carry. Large 18650 Rechargeable Battery with AC Adapter for Charging. Some are easy to use but might be on the large or heavy side. But anyone with the slightest technical bent will have no problem getting familiar with these models. And when you're stargazing, Orion's telescope cases and covers, observing gear, red LED flashlights, astronomy books and star charts will make your observing sessions more convenient, comfortable and meaningful. Well made and a hefty laser pointer. height: 160, {"closeOnBackgroundClick":true,"bindings":{"bind0":{"fn":"function(){$.fnProxy(arguments,\'#headerOverlay\',OverlayWidget.show,\'OverlayWidget.show\');}","type":"quicklookselected","element":".ql-thumbnail .Quicklook .trigger"}},"effectOnShowSpeed":"1200","dragByBody":false,"dragByHandle":true,"effectOnHide":"fade","effectOnShow":"fade","cssSelector":"ql-thumbnail","effectOnHideSpeed":"1200","allowOffScreenOverlay":false,"effectOnShowOptions":"{}","effectOnHideOptions":"{}","widgetClass":"OverlayWidget","captureClicks":true,"onScreenPadding":10}, {"ensembleSEOTranslationTypes":"ensemble","widgetClass":"BreadcrumbWidget","productSEOTranslationTypes":"product","categorySEOTranslationTypes":"category|section,category,thumbnail","delimText":"","catalogSEOTranslationTypes":"catalog","showCatalog":false}, { 2022 OPT Telescopes. You can find astrophotography "how to" tips and share your best astronomy pictures here. We only send interesting emails and will never sell your data. Designed for 30-50 degree North latitude. The included instructions arent the best. 800-483-6287 So far it works as advertised. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. sourceURL:'/catalog/community_content_viewer_placeholder.jsp?productId=101824&isPDP=true', Need an easy way to start identifying constellations? Please send me email about sales, new products, and astronomy. }. 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The Orion Beginning Stargazer's Toolkit is the perfect addition. In fact, never aim it below the horizon, period: you never know who might be standing off in the dark. I thought they were illegal in the U.S. Got my last one in Singapore, and the batteries leaked on an airplane later, I love it! }, { defaultImage: '', Absolutely brilliant (pun intended!). Do you have a non-Orion telescope and want to attach an Orion finder scope? The Class 3R laser complies with US 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 and is FDA Certified and IEC Compliant. These products offer higher performance and more advanced features than Level 1: Beginner models. Note: It uses an electronic feedback regulation circuit to ensure ultra-stable beam intensity compared to other green lasers on the market. I can easily hit trees across a field that are 1,000 feet away. LaserPointerPro also offers laboratory grade lasers up through the 6000mw (6-watt!) The main problem with laser pointers is that they look too much like lightsabers out of Star Wars. entityType: 'product' With a powerful 18650 battery inside, you can ensure hours of stargazing entertainment without having to worry about running out of battery power. We will match any online price that we confirm as valid. This Schmidt Cassegrain Base fits the factory drilled holes on Meade, Celestron, and Orion Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes so you can attach your Orion Finder scope. Some commercially available lasers are actually in the 50-milliwatt military-grade range or higher. width: 90, Well, a San Antonio-based astronomy club coordinated a successful signaling project with astronaut Don Pettit aboard the International Space Station in 2012, using flood lights, large plywood boards and a 1-watt blue laser. so you'll continue to be the first Remove the battery when the laser is not in use. Class 3R laser product, avoid direct eye exposure. entityType: 'product' height: 160, entityId: 116300, As an Amazon Associate Love the Night Sky earns from qualifying purchases. [email protected], 800-483-6287 Please Log in to save it permanently. Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. Bright enough to work effectively in even light-polluted or moonlit skies! entityType: 'product' entityType: 'product' sourceURL:'/catalog/community_content_viewer_placeholder.jsp?productId=99833&isPDP=true', Unlock the safety, check your surroundings, push the button, and direct everyones attention to what you want to show! The Radian Green Laser comes standard with an AC battery charger that can be plugged intoa wall outlet to recharge the battery when not in use. We reserve the right to verify a competitor's advertised price and the availability of the item. defaultImage: '', All Rights Reserved. entityId: 99833, width: 90, Share it with your friends so they can enjoy it too! This pointer emits a powerful beam of light, visible in the darkness, to show the exact position of a star or show the contours of a constellation. defaultImage: '', And we've included a high quality aluminum case to protect the SkyLine Laser when not in use. SkyLine's < 5mW green beam just keeps going and going, seemingly to infinity. Never look directly into the beam of any laser pointer, Do not allow children to use them unsupervised, Don't aim a laser skyward if you can see or hear any type of aircraft overhead, Don't use laser pointers within 2 miles (3 kilometers) of an airport. defaultImage: '', Do not keepthe laser on for more than 30 seconds at one time as it can shorten the laser's useful lifetime. Order received after noon will ship the next business day. Capture breathtaking photos with our affordable astrophotography cameras. Theres a flood of cheap laser pointers now on the market, including models that are USB rechargeablebut caveat emptor (buyer beware): A 2013 U.S. Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) study demonstrated that many laser pointers advertised as 5-milliwatt are actually way overpowered. range, but again, this is probably more laser than youll ever need to simply aim at the sky. The service was prompt and the laser pointer is tremendous. entityId: 4110, Details: The item must be the identical item, brand name, size, weight, color, quantity and model number. He lives with his wife Myscha in Norfolk, Virginia. When at a dark sky location with other amateur astronomers nearby, it's best to ask permission to use the laser first, as doing so can ruin night vision for astronomy and/or long exposure images. Neverpoint the laser ata magnifying glass, binoculars, a telescope, a mirror, or other reflective glass surfaces that could potentially magnify or reflect the laser beam. layers: '04150' height: 90, {"clickFunction":"function() {$(\'#_widget32832021007\').widgetClass().scrollPrevious(\'#_widget32832021007\');}","widgetClass":"ButtonWidget"}, { Some European Union countries, for example, restrict handheld lasers at 1-milliwatt, and with lasers turning up at protests in the U.S. and abroad as of late, expect those restrictions to tighten. We offer binoculars for every viewing interest, including astronomical binoculars, compact binoculars, waterproof binoculars, birding binoculars, and sport and hunting binoculars. Because we sell direct, we can offer you tremendous value at a great price. Do not look directly into the laser aperture. Once my wife saw a green laser pointer in action at a local star party, she knew what I needed for Christmas. Never shine a laser pointer toward any person, aircraft, or other vehicle. Ive only had it a couple weeks so I cant speak to longevity. Don't buy without. Well, a San Antonio-based astronomy club, coordinated a successful signaling project with astronaut Don Pettit. It includes custom foam cutouts for both the laser and the batteries. Not sure how to choose a telescope? The price for an item/offer must be listed and valid at the time of match. Even a standard 5-milliwatt laser pointer can temporarily blind someone out to a range of 262 feet (80 meters), and can do permanent eye damage at close range. Whatever the case, be sure you employ your green laser pointer as the right tool for the job and know just how to safely and effectively use it. The aluminum laser pointer body is 6" long and features a convenient pocket clip. Though laser pointers come in a multitude of colors, the very best in terms of visibility are tuned to green wavelengths around 532 nanometers. Lasers for astronomy on the market include. These products will appeal to the more technically inclined. Alwayskeepthe laser pointed up at the sky when using it for stargazing. Great for families, young people, and folks who don't want to mess with equipment and complexity. You've just bought your first telescope, but now what? layers: '07215' Please seethe Safety & Best Use Practicesbelow for more information on how to safely use the Radian Green Laser. The Radian Green Laser features a lock and keysystem on the rear end to prevent it from being accidentally turned on without the key. It must be in stock at the time of Price Match for us to make a guarantee. Still not sure what is the right gear for you? And to protect your SkyLine, it comes with a high quality aluminum case with custom foam cutouts for both the laser and batteries. }, {"clickFunction":"function() {$(\'#_widget32832021007\').widgetClass().scrollNext(\'#_widget32832021007\');}","widgetClass":"ButtonWidget"}, {"snapClosest":true,"bindings":{"bind0":{"fn":"function(event, pageNum) { PagedDataSetFilmstripLoaderWidget.loadPage(\'#relatedCommunityItemsvideo\', Math.floor(pageNum)); }","type":"scrollend","element":"#_widget32832021007_trigger"}},"unitSize":200,"widgetClass":"SnapToScrollerWidget","scrollSpeed":500,"scrollAmount":600,"afterScroll":"","animateScroll":"true","beforeScroll":"","direction":"horizontal"}, {"emptyItemViewer":"
","imageThreshold":3,"pages":2,"dataModel":{"imageWidth":160,"cacheEntitiesInRequest":true,"isCommunityRelated":"true","entityId":"5673","entityTypeId":"4","relationTypeId":"20","dataProviderWidget":"com.fry.ocpsdk.widget.catalog.dataproviders.RelatedEntitiesDataProviderWidget","imageHeight":160,"itemViewerWidget":"com.fry.starter.widget.viewers.ItemViewerWithQuickLookWidget","isPDP":"true","direction":"horizontal"},"pageSize":4,"widgetClass":"PagedDataSetFilmstripLoaderWidget","loadThreshold":1,"direction":"horizontal"}, {"clickFunction":"function() {$(\'#_widget32832021017\').widgetClass().scrollPrevious(\'#_widget32832021017\');}","widgetClass":"ButtonWidget"}, { Incidentally, the laser pointer Ive used now for about 20 years was made by Leadlight Technology, a company that no longer exists. "Where are you pointing? CAUTION - always use SkyLine Deluxe responsibly, NEVER aim it anywhere near people, pets, vehicles, aircraft, or windows, and keep out of the hands of children. The only other minor downside is the packing isnt the best. What youre seeing when you use a green laser pointer is the concentrated beam of light reflected off of dust and aerosol particles suspended in the atmosphere. to hear about our new products To further prevent drops, a handy wrist strap is included. No rainchecks will be issued for items out of stock at OPTcorp.com to match a competitor's price. Made of top-grade aluminum, the Radian Green Laser is highly durable and resistant to drops. width: 90, }, { They typically take a bit longer to learn and need some set-up or adjustments. Submit astronomy articles, events, & reviews, and even become a featured Orion customer! What else can you do with a laser pointer? Also, be wary of accidentally shining a laser off of a reflective surface into someones eye. This is super useful for group work. In fact, never aim it below the horizon, period: you never know who might be standing off in the dark. 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