Re: [APML]: Active Light Pollution Reduction

[Mike Regish <mregish@village.yvv.com>]

>  Thy wuld use a modified photo flash (such as te type used on a 35mm 
>camera), fit the flash into the 2 inch focuser of their 17 inch 
>newtonian, use the finder scope to centre directly on the electric eye - 
>and fire th flash.
>
>   They told me it took some practice, but after some time they became 
>very good at knocking out the streetlight using the telescopeand 
>flashgun.
>
>  I have tried it myself, and it is amazingly effective if you aim is 
>accurate.
>joe
>
        How long would the light stay out? I could maybe use this at my
house...heh, heh, heh ;)