Astronomy vs Fossil hunting
Astronomy and fossil hunting 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 | Fossil hunting |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 2 hours 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 | $20 |
Choose astronomy if
- Less about collecting
- Nothing alive to look after
- More about the doing than the result
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
Choose fossil hunting if
- More about collecting
- Looking after living things
- More to show at the end
About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Astronomy: Telescope, Binoculars Full cost breakdown
- Fossil hunting: Geological Hammer, Safety Glasses Full cost breakdown