Except that you still would have a path into the building through the phone and electrical lines. THAT
is what would enable the lightning to get to the equipment. It is correct that a person would be
protected, but not any equipment that is still connected to the outside world.

Mark

"Michael J. Cook" wrote:

> Seen a lot of responses to this. I like the idea of just unplugging everything, but I thought I
> saw something on Discovery about being protected from strikes if you (or your equipment) is inside
> a steel cage. If this is true, then an observatory with a steel frame construction should offer
> the same level of protection.

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