Wicked Lasers’ S3 Krypton laser is bright enough to blind astronauts (video)

Zaman | Technology | September 6, 2011

Should you ever intend to lead a Ms powerpoint presentation forecasted on giant whitened board revolving about our planet (we’ll leave the logistics of that certain your decision) there’s just one laser pointer which will complete the job — Wicked Lasers’ S3 Krypton. The Guinness Record-pending pointer produces about 86 million lux and is visible from as much as 85 miles away, well past the fringe of our atmosphere. Obviously, at roughly 8,000-occasions the brightness from the Sun, serious safety safeguards are essential when operating the S3. Goggles really are a must (and bundled up using the handheld laser), while sensors along with a microprocessor regulate current to maintain the tube of aluminum from getting too hot with you. The very best finish model can be obtained let’s focus on $1,000 but, if blinding astronauts is not in your agenda, lower-powered versions can be purchased beginning at $300. Browse the video following the break.

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