Astronomy in Afghanistan

[david o]

Just found this article over at Universe Today :- The Challenges — and Dangers — of Amateur Astronomy in Afghanistan.

'strewth

You've got to admire them for trying to do outreach under those conditions

[mag10]

I wish these brave souls who try to do science (even the amateur kind) in such an environment, the most heartfelt wishes of luck.

We are truly lucky here in our sheltered lives.

Our worst problem are clouds, or too much artificial light, or not enough money for an upgrade.

I can't imagine risking death for simply putting my eye to an eyepiece.

Good luck.

Good luck and be well, brave fellow astronomers everywhere.

[fatwoul]

The AAA website is pretty good, too. Google translate does a decent job for the most part. Brave souls indeed.

[Uranium235]

Very brave indeed! I wonder if their EQ6 has a heavy machine gun mounted on it, just slew to whatever you want to die