Laser viewing cards convert UV/ infrared radiation to visible radiation providing a visual image of light. The cards consist of an UV/ infrared phosphor material which stores the energy from conventional light sources (e.g. indoor room lighting, sunlight). As incident UV/ infrared light stimulates the phosphor, the stored energy is released in the form of visible light. Hand-held viewers are ideal for observation and alignment, of laser beams with wavelengths between 250nm and 13um. The viewer delivers a bright, high-contrast image with edge-to-edge sharpness.