Astronomy vs Model rocketry
Astronomy and model rocketry have 86% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Astronomy | Model rocketry |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Lively |
| To start | Free | $60 |
Choose astronomy if
- Cheaper to start
- More about the doing than the result
- More relaxing
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
Choose model rocketry if
- Costs more to start
- More to show at the end
- Livelier
About $60 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Astronomy: Telescope, Binoculars Full cost breakdown
- Model rocketry: Hobby Knife and Cutting Tools Full cost breakdown