Astronomy vs Citizen science
Astronomy and citizen science have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Astronomy | Citizen science |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 1 hour a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | Free | Free |
Choose astronomy if
- Nothing alive to look after
- Takes longer to get good at
- Less about being useful
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
Choose citizen science if
- Looking after living things
- Quicker to pick up
- More useful day to day
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Astronomy: Telescope, Binoculars Full cost breakdown
- Citizen science: Free to start, and little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown