Can a green laser pointer with low power be used for star-pointing?

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    Can a green laser pointer with low power be used for star-pointing?
    I am an astrophile and want a green laser for star-pointing. in photonlexicon forum, guys remind me that laser pointers with high power is dangerous and recommend me this green laser pointer". but the point is if one with low power can be used for star-pointing. Is it bright enough or can it shot that far?
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    Re: Can a green laser pointer with low power be used for star-pointing?
    If it's allowed, the 5mw green pointer will do the job by night. Then the stars will be visible and you will see the laserbeam.
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    I hope it can. Thanks!
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    Re: Can a green laser pointer with low power be used for star-pointing?
    I wasn't allowed a green laser for my rifle because I lived was going to use it so close to an airport.
    I don't know the laws exactly though.
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    Re: Can a green laser pointer with low power be used for star-pointing?
    (Original post by PinkyPurply)
    I wasn't allowed a green laser for my rifle because I lived was going to use it so close to an airport.
    I don't know the laws exactly though.
    Close to an airport, of couse it is not allowed.
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