Most kids are OK, though I too have experienced the absolutely terrible, hyperactive little monsters that don't listen to instructions, have no patience and run around screaming. They're accidents waiting to happen. I had one kid touch the objective on my Mak, and while not cataclysmic in nature I don't need to tell you how hard it is to clean telescope optics.
I think a lot of causal observers and parents have no concept of how sensitive some telescopes and their associated electronics can be and how expensive they can get. My distress didn't even register with the father when his son pawed my optics.
I think a lot of causal observers and parents have no concept of how sensitive some telescopes and their associated electronics can be and how expensive they can get. My distress didn't even register with the father when his son pawed my optics.
