Astronomy as a hobby: varying perspectives?

[rcj]

Someone once said:

"The hobby of astronomy has never been about acquiring premium optics but rather about having an inquisitive mind to understand and marvel our place in this universe. Premium optics are just one of the methods that enhances this experience."

What do you think?

[opteron]

Someone once said:

"The hobby of astronomy has never been about acquiring premium optics but rather about having an inquisitive mind to understand and marvel our place in this universe. Premium optics are just one of the methods that enhances this experience."

What do you think?

quite true.

honestly it is a concept that can be/ is applied to other fields as well. more often than not, the underlying logic is; Passion and you yourself are the tools required to enjoy and love"




i am abit stoned to think so cant put it in a better way :oops:

[Tachyon]

Hmm.. isn't this back to the same Albert vs Steve topic?

http://www.singastro.org/viewtopic.php? ... ight=steve

[hommel]

Someone once said:

"The hobby of astronomy has never been about acquiring premium optics but rather about having an inquisitive mind to understand and marvel our place in this universe. Premium optics are just one of the methods that enhances this experience."

What do you think?

This someone probably haven't look through an AP or Portaball or a TOA when he make this quote

Back to the topic, at times it is the acquiring of equipments that enhances the enjoyment of this hobby. Ultimately its the devotion, the passion in you that started it all. Many times, I'm Steve, and often I'm Alfred, but what the heck, whatever makes me happy I'm ok.

[branzzz]

pretty true... its like saying, the hobby of flying is the art of flying itself, not in the collection of bling bling aircraft

speaking literally, astronomy is the act of observing the heavens right? as such one could possibly do it without telescopes. on the other hand, someone who collects telescopes...would be a telescope collector?

but really, do what ever makes you happy!

[Sam Lee]

Maybe its just a different definition of astronomy hobby to everyone.
To some , the hobby of astronomy is to marvel at high end equipments.
To others, the hobby of astronomy is to marvel at stellar objects and enjoy the company of others during a stargazing sessions.

This is much like people having different views of certain religious relics and taking a different path to understanding.

and totally agree with Hommel, if thats what makes you happy without sacrificing the happiness of others, thats a job well done.

Sam

[zackae]

Well I couldn't agree more than what the person said. At least for me, equipments is the doorway to try and comprehend the vast technicalities of space.

[MooEy]

i have to admit, i have fallen. it has started to become a hobby of collecting expensive glass rather than spending more time under the skies. does more expensive glass give a better experience? sometimes i wonder. prolly would be able to do the same with a cheaper china dob.

~MooEy~

[Fuzzball]

i have to admit, i have fallen. it has started to become a hobby of collecting expensive glass rather than spending more time under the skies. does more expensive glass give a better experience? sometimes i wonder. prolly would be able to do the same with a cheaper china dob.

I tend to agree. But then the flip side of the coin, I look at the skies quite often and there are more cloudy then good days, with bright skies it can be quite discouraging. its not much incentive to be under the skies...so we admire our glass...

[cantaresg]

I am a coffee top astronomer, so it does not matter how many glasses I have. As a matter of fact, I have none. But I continued to marvel at the expanse of the Universe. Viewing a nebula without appreciating its beauty is no more than appreciating a flower for its form and colour.