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[–] [email protected] 15 points 7 months ago (2 children)

At this point in my life, other than opportunity costs, there's nothing stopping me from doing anything reasonable. The issue is time and will.

I'd love to be able to see the stars better. I live in a very bright, and often overcast area. I have a nice little telescope, but I've only taken it out a couple of times. I've been meaning to catch up with the local astro club, but, you know, time and will.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

I am in the local club and have two over-the-top scopes and still can't pull it together.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Have you considered purchasing a night vision device? They help cut through light pollution better than anything, you will see a crazy number of stars.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago

I appreciate the idea. I just really like the photons to hit my eyes directly. Putting electronics in between makes it feel more like looking at photos than real stars.