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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