Re: Green Laser Ptr as a Finder -- NOT

From: Jeff Gortatowsky (indanapt@No-Spam)
Date: Fri Jan 30 2004 - 16:13:41 MST

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    --- Mark Wagner <mgwagner@No-Spam> wrote:
    > At 1/29/2004, you wrote:

    > I'd just flick it on when pointing.
    >
    > I think it is really a bad idea in groups.

    Of course. I totally agree that we don't want any gathering to look like a
    Hollywood premier! :)

    > I think we may specifically ban them at Shingletown.
    > I find them annoying.

    Mark I assume you mean as finders. I certainly would not ban them for public
    night. They are an excellent tool for point out to the public where the scope
    is pointed and various constellations, asterisms, and objects.

    Best wishes,
    Jeff
    PS: Since I am going thru messages in a linear fashion, this might already
    have been hashed over later in the thread.

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    Jeffrey D. Gortatowsky
    La Habra Heights, California (Kahleefornya)

    "What wretched scoundrel stole the cork from my lunch?" - W.C. Fields

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