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Do electronic gadgets make you less of an astronomer?
I was viewing some thoughts on Argo Navis, GoTos etc lately and thought I may try a bit of a poll, never done one before.
Basically, if you have a GoTo/Argo Navis type computer control on your scope, does it make you less of an astronomer? Do you have to spend time learning the constellations, finding objects, star hopping to be able to call yourself an astronomer?
If you use DSIs or WebCams does it make you less of an astrophotographer compared to someone who uses film? Do you have to spend time learning to track accurately, process the emulsion, print etc in a dark room before you take the plunge?
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