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A Total Eclipse is Coming to Town
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Across a swath of the US and Canada – an eclipse path – about 115 miles (185 km) wide, a total eclipse of the sun is expected on April 8, 2024....

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Mar 13, 2024
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The Great Battery Powered vs Rechargeable Laser Pointer Debate
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Vanilla or chocolate? Pen or pencil? Battery powered laser pointer or rechargeable laser pointer? For many of the little things...

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Mar 04, 2024
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Astronomy Lasers for Moon and Stargazing
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Looking at the moon and other celestial objects is a source of joy for humans of all ages. There is...

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Nov 21, 2023
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The Best Astronomy Laser Pointer
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The field of astronomy has been around for centuries. In the beginning stargazing was done by mapping the sky with...

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Nov 14, 2023
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About That High Powered Laser Pointer
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A high powered laser pointer as part of police, military or homeland security kit is not new. They have been...

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Nov 06, 2023
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Lasers for Camping, Hiking and Hunting–Enhance Your Outdoor Safety
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Lasers can be an important part of an outdoor adventuring, hunting or camping safety kit. It can be a critical...

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Aug 31, 2023
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Alpec Lexus Wireless Laser Pointer for the Win
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Reliability. Luxury. These are words that define Alpec’s brand. Since we are in the business of laser pointers, we think...

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Aug 18, 2023
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The Best Classroom Laser Pointer
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Back-to-school season is a chance to rethink the little things inside a classroom. Small changes, like upgrading a laser pointer...

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Aug 03, 2023
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Moon Landing Day: Teaching Astronomy and Cultivating a Love for the Stars
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It has been 54 years since Neil Armstrong stepped out of Apollo 11’s Eagle lunar landing module and placed his...

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Jul 11, 2023
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Laser Pointers for Police, Military, and K-9 Training
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Laser pointers for police and the military are not new. They have been a part of tactical presentations for years....

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May 15, 2023
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We Aren’t Irish but We Love Green – Here’s Why
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Green is a color long associated with Ireland. The Emerald Isle is famously green as are shamrocks, one of the...

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Mar 07, 2023
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Our Eyes Have Seen the Green and Red Light
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We have much to thank Sir Isaac Newton for – he formulated the theory of universal gravity and is called...

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Feb 16, 2023