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Astronomy vs Microscopy

Astronomy and microscopy have 87% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatAstronomyMicroscopy
Time a week2 hours a week2 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsCalmCalm
To startFree$120

Choose astronomy if

  • Cheaper to start
  • More time outside
  • Nothing alive to look after

Free to start, and little or nothing after that.

About astronomy

Choose microscopy if

  • Costs more to start
  • More of an indoor thing
  • Looking after living things

About $120 to start, then about $5 a month.

About microscopy

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.