Cloud-zapping device (fiction)

[starfinder]

After my run-in with clouds last night, I'm inspired to write this advertorial circa 2015 (fiction):


"Astro-Now Systems Ltd is pleased to announce the release of the CZ-8000 Advanced Cloud Zapper. After the runaway success of our earlier models CZ-1000 and CZ-3000, named Sky & Telescope Hot Products for 2012 and 2013 respectively, Astro-Now Systems' new CZ-8000 features even greater SkyClear! coverage than before.

Featuring an astounding SkyClear! area of 1250 square degrees (diameter area of 40 degrees), the CZ-8000 now allows you to view an entire cloud-free constellation at any one time. As with the earlier models, simply piggyback the device onto your telescope to aim where you are viewing, plug it into a 12V battery supply, and you're ready to go!

The CZ-8000 Advanced Cloud Zapper works in the same way as the earlier models, only better and faster! Using our patented Ion-Beam Technology (TM), the Advanced Cloud Zapper emits a beam to 100,000 feet into the sky. Within 2 minutes, the beam creates a Walled-Out zone in the sky, where clouds can flow through wind action out of the zone but not into it. The result: typically within half an hour, a SkyClear! zone is created. Then, simply keep the Advanced Cloud Zapper on throughout the night, and your zone is SkyClear!

For a limited time, the CZ-8000 Advanced Cloud Zapper will retail for only $1299.

Get yours today, and say clear skies for sure! Everynight is a SkyClear! night."