Astrophotography vs Microscopy
Astrophotography and microscopy have 85% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Astrophotography | Microscopy |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $800 | $120 |
Choose astrophotography if
- Costs more to start
- More time outside
- Nothing alive to look after
About $800 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose microscopy if
- Cheaper to start
- More of an indoor thing
- Looking after living things
About $120 to start, then about $5 a month.
What you'll need
- Astrophotography: Camera, Adaptors and Accessories, Star Tracker Full cost breakdown
- Microscopy: About $120 to start, then about $5 a month. Full cost breakdown