[SML] Laser projection for white stars

[Ford Sellers]

Hi Joe,
In my experience, we have not been able to get a white laser that was safe and legal without a variance.
And even a 2 watt laser is easily powerful enough to cause eye damage, if used incorrectly.
I would be suspicious of the Laser Pointer company that offers this.

-Ford

From: Stagecraft <stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net> On Behalf Of Joe via Stagecraft
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2023 12:11 PM
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Subject: [SML] Laser projection for white stars

I would like to create a realistic starry sky effect to fill an auditorium.  For a number of years, I've been keeping my eye out for when someone makes a laser projector that creates white stars, and doesn't show an obvious grid pattern.  I am glad to see that a manufacturer finally decided to create one.  I've seen such a unit listed as "Night Sky White Twinkling Stars Universe Laser".  Available in both 2 and 5 watt configurations. Though anything from China should be assumed to have extremely exaggerated specs)

However, I am having difficulty finding a source in the U.S.  And, hopefully, from a good dealer.  Though, perhaps there is a reason there are no good dealers who will carry this device.

Also, 5 watts is a lot of laser power.  I realize that this is dividing the beam into many points, so even if it is 5 watts, each point is a small fraction of the total power. Also, some Chinese laser pointer mfg, have been known for omitting the infrared filter, creating more potential harm.  So, I wonder if this unit is eye safe?

Anyone familiar with this particular unit?  Or how about alternatives?

-Joe
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