Astronomy vs Astrophotography
Astronomy and astrophotography have 87% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Astronomy | Astrophotography |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | Free | $800 |
Choose astronomy if
- Cheaper to start
- More about the doing than the result
- Less fiddly
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
Choose astrophotography if
- Costs more to start
- More to show at the end
- More fiddly, precise work
About $800 to start, then about $10 a month.
What you'll need
- Astronomy: Telescope, Binoculars Full cost breakdown
- Astrophotography: Camera, Adaptors and Accessories, Star Tracker Full cost breakdown