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How to Watch a Meteor Shower – Practice STEM with Kids
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Shooting stars have captivated humanity’s imagination since we started writing things down (and probably before). We now know that shooting...
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Nov 29, 2021

Take your Stargazing to the Next Level – Tips for Stargazing
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Fall and winter’s clear skies are ideal for stargazing. The crisp, low-humidity air seems to make the stars pop and...
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Nov 16, 2021

Laser Safety and Halloween
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Laser safety is always important. Since lasers are frequently used in holiday displays and in kids’ toys, the spooky season...
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Oct 25, 2021

Classroom Laser Pointers
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Whether it’s a classroom, an office, a lecture hall or a Board of Education meeting, laser pointers can make teaching...
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Sep 22, 2021

Enhance STEM Learning with Laser Pointers
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Classroom Laser Pointers Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – these days, STEM projects are a part of every school’s curriculum....
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Sep 08, 2021

Green Laser Pointers and the Illegal/Legal Divide
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The Concerns Surrounding Green Laser Pointers A bit of background: In 2013, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),...
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Aug 24, 2021

The Basics of Laser Pointers
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We like a good cat photo or video as much as the next person. Plus, laser pointers are used for...
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Jul 20, 2021

Uses for Red Laser Pointers
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When should you choose a red laser pointer? The red laser pointer, like other colors of laser pointers, are designed...
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Jul 08, 2021

Blue Light Laser Pointers: What You Need to Know
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A blue light laser pointer and a blue laser pointer 450nm from Alpec are both optimally designed for the human eye. Here’s why a blue light laser pointer might be right for your needs....
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Jun 17, 2021

How Do Laser Pointers Work?
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Laser pointers were invented in 1963 around the idea of having one focused beam of light and were commonly used...
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Mar 29, 2021

The Highest Power Laser on the Market
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What is the Highest Power Laser on the Market? The highest power laser on the market is the green laser....
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Feb 23, 2021

100% IR Filtration – What is it?
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We’ve all heard the laser pointer horror stories of going temporarily blind after making eye contact with a laser. So,...
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Feb 03, 2021