Be careful while viewing ....

Just saw a story on CNN about some of the weapons the Iraqi militants are using. Not good. I happen to just catch a glimps of the TV and said to myself, "Wow, look at that neat 4" reflector mounted on a heavy duty photo tripod." Upon a closer look, it ended up being a weapon. It really looked like a small reflector.

I can see law enforcement mistaking someones telescope in the middle of the night for a rocket launcher. I know the dob stories with police not knowing what's inside that big sonotube, but this is a little different. This is an object that actually resembles a telescope.

Just be a little more cautious when you view.

Clear and safe skies,

Tim H.

Good thinking! Can anybody think of a way that the word could be given to law enforcement across the country-not "hit-or-miss" (pun intended)? Something along the lines of some photos or sillouettes of people with a variety of scopes. Being out in the dark was already suspicious...
Ken

I have a piece of yellow posterboard with "STARGAZING" printed on it and place it on my windshield before I set up.

Warren Boyles