Astronomy vs Weather watching
Astronomy and weather watching 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 | Weather watching |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $50 |
Choose astronomy if
- Cheaper to start
- More exploring new places
- More about the doing than the result
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
Choose weather watching if
- Costs more to start
- Closer to home
- More to show at the end
About $50 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Astronomy: Telescope, Binoculars Full cost breakdown
- Weather watching: Digital Anemometer, Hygrometer, Thermometer, Home Weather Station Full cost breakdown