Re: Green Laser Ptr as a Finder -- NOT

From: P T Chambers (ptchamb@No-Spam)
Date: Thu Jan 29 2004 - 18:26:13 MST

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    Ahhh, the dreaded green laser thread has raised its head. Must be cloudy
    out. duhhhhhhhh

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    Phil Chambers [ptchamb@No-Spam] (S.F. Bay Area - Calif. USA)

    On Thu, 29 Jan 2004, Mark Wagner wrote:

    > 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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