Re: Green Laser Ptr as a Finder -- NOT

From: Mark Wagner (mgwagner@No-Spam)
Date: Thu Jan 29 2004 - 17:43:57 MST

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    At 1/29/2004, you wrote:

    >Is there really any more utility in the green laser version? I doubt
    >it. But I'll stand corrected if anyone can explain to me why it is better.

    Sure, there is an obvious advantage.

    The green laser "touches" that point in the sky you are aiming at. The red
    dot finder has parallax and can dew over.

    That said, the only time I would consider using a green laser as a finder
    is when observing alone, or when mine is the only scope around. Even then,
    I'd just flick it on when pointing.

    I think it is really a bad idea in groups.

    I think we may specifically ban them at Shingletown.

    I find them annoying.



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