[seeker372011 (Narayan)]

ok here's a really newbie question :

I have heard and read that the Canon EF 50mm f1/8 is a great lens for astro and non astro work..is it that much better than the standard kit lens (EF -S18-55 f/3.5-5.6) which of course I already have

why?

thanks in advance
Narayan