[Chaos-l] Green lasers

Mon Jan 17 19:31:25 EST 2005

Attachments on a listserv? I didn't think that was possible. (usually is not)
My initial reaction is INFECTED FILE!
Do not open unidentified email attachments. Basic policy.
If you don't recognize the attachment, DELETE  IT!
Or, as we used to say in the Defense industry, DBR (Destroy Before Reading).

At 08:34 AM 1/17/2005, David wrote:
>Hello All,
>I haven't introduced my self prior apologies
>My name is David Bowden, my interest in astronomy is that of a casual 
>hobbiest.
>I own a Meade "8" that I take out when I get a chance, mostly on weekends 
>for lunar and planetary
>observation.
>
>I noticed the following attachment on the past two messages coming from 
>the list:
>
>Attachments:    unknown-135 B
>
>A properties check in the link associated with this, indicates that this 
>attachment may be a Java Script program..
>
>"attachment.jsp?"
>Can someone tell me what the nature of this Java script attachment is?
>
>Thanks,
>David Bowden
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bryan
>Sent: Jan 15, 2005 10:02 PM
>To: chaos
>Subject: Re: [Chaos-l] Green lasers
>
>With the new green laser I was able to point out constellations to my 
>brother and father. After doing this, it was clear they never really saw 
>them before, despite my pointing things out with my finger. Anyway, it is 
>a useful device for teaching.
>
>Since I do not have the capital the Hunt brothers used to corner the 
>silver market, I think there is time to get one for yourselves at a 
>reasonable price.
>
>If you are considering one of these, I purchased the type with an on/off 
>switch, rather than the momentary switch. After seeing the powerful beam, 
>the momentary switch is the right way to go.
>
>Bryan
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <mailto:walterfowler34 at msn.com>walter fowler
>To: <mailto:behenry at mindspring.com>Bryan
>Cc: <mailto:chaos-l at rtpnet.org>chaos
>Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 5:21 PM
>Subject: Re: [Chaos-l] Green lasers
>
>I am glad that you are buying up green lasers so that irresponsible people 
>won't be able to get their hands on them. Maybe I can get the Hunt 
>brothers interested in doing this on a massive scale (did they try to do 
>this with ketchup or some other commodity?  I can't remember).  At any 
>rate, I am glad that green lasers have woken up the sleeping giant of the 
>CHAOS listserve.  Walter
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <mailto:behenry at mindspring.com>Bryan
>To: <mailto:walterfowler34 at msn.com>walter fowler
>Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 2:55 PM
>Subject: Re: [Chaos-l] Green lasers
>
>For Christmas I got the same green laser the guy in the story used 
>(Bigha). I can honestly say that it is more powerful than I expected and 
>is definitely not a toy. It works great for pointing things out in the 
>sky, but I would be surprised if these devices remain generally available 
>due to the potential for abuse. I am ordering another one just in case.
>
>Bryan
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <mailto:walterfowler34 at msn.com>walter fowler
>To: <mailto:chaos-l at rtpnet.org>'Chaos-List Serve' ; 
><mailto:jeffpo at mindspring.com>Jeff Polston
>Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 1:40 PM
>Subject: Re: [Chaos-l] Green lasers
>
>There is often more to the story than what is initially reported.  I am 
>sure that green lasers can be owned and used responsibly and guns probably 
>can too.  I'm less sure about certain GOTO scopes (but of course I don't 
>have one of THOSE either).  Walter
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <mailto:jeffpo at mindspring.com>Jeff Polston
>To: <mailto:chaos-l at rtpnet.org>'Chaos-List Serve'
>Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 6:38 PM
>Subject: RE: [Chaos-l] Green lasers
>
> From what I read, the guy lit up a plane.  Then when a helicopter flew 
> over to investigate, he lit that up to.  Feds arrived at his house and he 
> lied about it.  Then he blamed it on his daughter.  Then he finally 
> confessed.<?xml:namespace prefix = o />
>
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>Yes, gun control is needed if you want to hit the target.  I’m always in 
>control of my guns.  J
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>Jeff
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>From: chaos-l-bounces at rtpnet.org [mailto:chaos-l-bounces at rtpnet.org] On 
>Behalf Of walter fowler
>Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 12:38 PM
>To: Chaos-List Serve; Stewart Wignall
>Subject: Re: [Chaos-l] Green lasers
>
>
>
>As a green laser pointer-less amateur astronomer, I have to say that I can 
>see the Feds' point.  There certainly are risks to people on the ground as 
>well as to pilots and air travellers and all too often those who wield the 
>laser pointers are little kids.  Maybe it's just me - and yes, I favor gun 
>control too.  Walter
>
>----- Original Message -----
>
>From: <mailto:spwdds at bellsouth.net>Stewart Wignall
>
>To: <mailto:chaos-l at rtpnet.org>Chaos-List Serve
>
>Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 10:55 AM
>
>Subject: [Chaos-l] Green lasers
>
>
>
>I received this over another listserve.-- Stewart
>
>
>
>"I just saw where the person arrested with the green laser light is an 
>amateur astronomer, who apparently was showing his daughter some 
>constellations and pointing out various night sky objects, when an 
>airplane crossed the path. The Feds busted down his door, and handcuffed 
>him, and subjected him to an intense grilling, and he will be charged with 
>three felony counts. I am sure that most of them couldn't tell Orion from 
>mascara. This will be interesting as it evolves-Feds Vs. Amateur 
>astronomers! I think that an accomodation will have to be made, otherwise, 
>we will all be felons, and our green laser lights will be confiscated. I 
>use my pointer frequently,  as I am sure many of you do. What to do, what 
>to do. Stay tuned. (;-)) Ron"
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