[Chaos-l] observing in Afghanistan

[Michael Hrivnak]

This is an interesting article about amateur astronomers in
Afghanistan.  In addition to dealing with light pollution and
mosquitoes, they have to deal with Taliban and US forces possibly
mistaking them for combatants.  Yikes!

http://www.universetoday.com/87231/the-challenges-%E2%80%93-and-dangers-%E2%80%93-of-amateur-astronomy-in-afghanistan/

Michael