Guest recceranger Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Hi Guys, Anyone got a recommend on hand held laser pointers. Im doing a bit of instruction on Astro Navigation for some Cadets in my local area and its a little difficult without the aid of a pointer! I swear these kids have never looked up! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tibbz2 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Most kids now don't seem to know much, but you can't blame them, before you know what's up there it is all just points of light! I blame the parents Can't help on the pointer front though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I use one of these http://amazon.co.uk/dp/B0064D7KBO The only thing is you will need to buy some lithium ion batteries from maplins or elsewhere as if you try to use regular batteries in it they get cold (when used outside) and the laser brightness starts to dim. The other thing to be wary of is using the laser pointer when there are any planes around as it is dangerous to the pilots and therefore all their passengers and you can be arrested. As soon as you see a plane stop yuan it immediately and re-commence when it has gone and all should be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hi I use this one. http://www.gy3.co.uk/laser-pointers. 50mw is plenty. As pointed out above watch out for airplanes else you'll be in big trouble, oh and imagers, you'll be in even more trouble. Don't play with animals either its a bit to powerfull. Batteries are a fair point, I keep my pointer with my pocket warmer so no prob there. Company based in jersey so some VAT to add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest T A WOW Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hi I use this one.http://www.gy3.co.uk/laser-pointers. 50mw is plenty. As pointed out above watch out for airplanes else you'll be in big trouble, oh and imagers, you'll be in even more trouble. Don't play with animals either its a bit to powerfull. Batteries are a fair point, I keep my pointer with my pocket warmer so no prob there. Company based in jersey so some VAT to add. I'll get me one of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckstar Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I'll get me one of those! Sorry Toby, I was meant to send you that info wasn't I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest T A WOW Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 No worries chief. I'd forgot about it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest recceranger Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thanks all, Good links and problem sorted. Easy on the parents Toby! Lol . As they say you can lead a horse to water! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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