I think of the laser as just another tool - one that makes it easier for me to share points of interest with others. The "gee whiz" factor may turn on others, but that's not why I bought my laser. Chuck, we have a mild difference of opinion, that's all. But if you wish, we can face off with pistols at dawn some day - I'll have my second contact your second. At a star party last summer I saw someone's green laser beam through my telescope for the first time. For me, it was a very MINOR annoyance, but I suppose that folks taking images might be a bit more unhappy about it. I was unable to attend RTMC last year, but I understand that the folks who run RTMC banned green lasers altogether. Anyone know the rationale for that decision? Kim Hyatt Architect 1849 East 1300 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 Tel: 801.581.0561 Mobile: 801.631.5228 kimharch@msn.com<mailto:kimharch@msn.com> serius est quam cogitas ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Hards<mailto:chuckhards@yahoo.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com<mailto:utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 12:18 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Re: When lasers are outlawed, etc... Gary, if a laser pointer was truly instrumental in fanning the spark of your interest, then perhaps Kim is vindicated and I bow to the will of the masses. I'd think the star-party movers and shakers would feel gratified as well. Thanks for posting that perspective.