That's exactly it and you hit the nail on the head: "they just don't want an airline pilot reporting that they were dazzled by a laser from the observing location." Not that it would happen, they are just AFRAID it would happen. Jack > Chuck Akers said: > > I'm guessing they just don't want an airline pilot reporting that they were dazzled by a laser from the observing location. > > > > There are certainly some inappropriate things that can be done with a green laser, white flashlight, dome light or even a red LED flashlight for that matter, but they all have their uses too. > > > > Why not just add green pointers to the star party etiquette and educate people. I would think that would be a more logical and effective solution. -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.