Will using a 30" display harm the MacBook Air?

I know it will not run it at it's 2560x1600 resolution, but will it do the MacBook Air any harm to have it connected to a 30" display and set the settings to mirror? I have tested this and know it works and the picture quality on my 30" is fine for the intended use.
(I am looking to use this set up as a looping iPhoto slideshow at wedding receptions.)
Thank You.

I had mine running on a friends 52" LCD TV, using the DVI connector. It worked fine, and we were impressed with the results.

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