Stargazing Tips When Using Laser Pointer

ADMIRALTY, Hong Kong - March 10, 2014 - PRLog -- As the assistant tool for stargazing of astronomy enthusiasts and lovers, laser pointer does offer great help. All people around can easily distinguish the star that the speaker is taking about by following the laser beam emitting direction. There is never a gadget that can be helpful enough as this powerful portable thing. At the same time, there are some tips for stargazing when using laser pointer.

1.What is the most suitable laser pointer for stargazing?

There are green laser pointer, blue laser pointer, red laser pointer and blue violet laser pointer in the market, while according to the research, green laser pointer is the most sensible to human being’s eyes, which is at least 5 times brighter than red laser pointer in the same output power. Thus, green laser pointer is the most appreciate laser pointer for stargazing.

In order to make everyone around easily see the star one is pointing, it also ask for output power of laser pointer. Generally speaking, the more people, the higher the output power the laser pointer should be.5mW green laser pointer is applicable for one person to do stargazing. If there are several people around, a 50mW green laser pointer would be better. 100mW is sufficient enough for a group of people.

2.Don’t point at unknown object in the sky.

Aircraft seems like star in a long distance. Especially when it moves towards you, there will be little apparent motion. NEVER point at unknown object in the sky.

One must be fully aware that it is forbidden to point at aircraft, serious incident would happen and all crews life in the airplane would be in danger. There are also severe punishment in the law, one can be arrested for at least 5 years and has no less than 10,000 funds.

3.Some other safety tips.

Even laser pointer plays an important role in stargazing, once its output power reaches 5mW and more, it is harmful to human being’s eyes and life.

Don’t stare at laser beam or shine it to skin directly.

Don’t point at moving vehicles, aircraft, animal etc.

Leave it from children.

Choose suitable laser pointer for stargazing and makes it a helpful tool. In addition, pay much attention to oneself and others’ safety. One can browse http://www.laserto.com for more laser pointers.