Definitely there is a "cool application of technology" aspect to what I was saying there, no doubt about it. But there are people that are in amateur astronomy (and have been for many many years) partly for the "cool gear" (including technology, optics, etc) and only partly for the actual observing, so I see it as another entry point in to the hobby - it's easy to get hooked on that "cool gear" then find you can get some really cool images of the stars and even enjoy the viewing, and hence continue with the hobby.
Roger.
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Originally Posted by Starkler
I agree with what Leons says here. i wonder if it is a phase of life thing that makes one stop to smell the roses so to speak.
Rogerg made comment about the imaging side and the application of computer imaging technology appealing more to the young. Is this a case of just using a cool application of technology rather than a true love of the beauty of the night sky? I have seen people spend fortunes on high-fi equipment and stressing about having the best, so much so that they forget its real purpose which is enjoying the music.
/me dons his flameproof suit.
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