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Old 12-31-2007, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Zephyr View Post
The laser reflector is similar to RADAR, or SONAR, or whatever. Lasers are in the visible spectrum and, as has been said, remain focused for long distances.
Meaning up to millions of miles with astronomy grade ones. The photons are traveling nearly parallel - close enough to parallel for government work, at least, which ain't sayin' much.
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