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Microscopy vs Model rocketry

Microscopy and model rocketry have 85% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatMicroscopyModel rocketry
Time a week2 hours a week1 hour a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atSomething you made
FeelsCalmLively
To start$120$60

Choose microscopy if

  • More of an indoor thing
  • Looking after living things
  • Easier to do alone

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

About microscopy

Choose model rocketry if

  • More time outside
  • Nothing alive to look after
  • More social

About $60 to start, then about $15 a month.

About model rocketry

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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.