Recent content by niktsk

Thanks for everyones replies, I have ordered the safety goggles and will be sure to use them. I was wondering though, if I am burning some paper, is it okay for people to look indirectly at it? As in, a couple feet away from the dot?

I had a couple of questions I wanted to clear up, any answers would be appreciated. 1. If I have a 445nm laser pointer thats close to 1W, is it safe looking at the beam if I am not reflecting it off anything (While I'm pointing it at the sky for example) 2. Is it safe if it reflects off...

This is kind of offtopic , but if I have a 1W 445nm laser pointer, is it safe looking at the beam if I am not reflecting it off anything? Is it safe if it reflects off objects over 10 yards away? I use the laser and have no goggles, and occasionaely shine it at certain things in the room thats...