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Laser System to be Tested in Boulder, CO

Posted by michael on from the fry-and-die dept.

luv_jeeps writes "Ball Aerospace is going to test fire a laser beam on Sunday night, as part of the CALIPSO project. If you live in the Colorado/Wyoming area, chances are good that you could see it. The article, a little light on details, says that the beam could be as big around as a basketball hoop."

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  1. That'll make a lot of popcorn by NineNine · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Geez, what I wouldn't give to see this laser fired at a giant house-sized, popcorn-filled, foil Jiffy-pop thingy. Mmmmm..... popcorn.....

  2. FRGP by evronm · · Score: -1, Redundant

    First Real Genius Post: Will this be used to make popcorn in a profs house?

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  3. But the real question..... by soulsteal · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Did Lazlo figure out that this could be used as a weapon?

    If so, was it figured out in enough time to provide for the evil Professor's house to be employed in a scheme to re-direct the beam AND make a bunch of popcorn for all the neighborhood children?