This reminds me of a dilemma I faced back in about 1995 when I got into astronomy. I had purchased my first scope and was considering another one. I was also right into mountain biking.
My plan was to ask the bank for a $3000 loan to fund the purchase of either the new MTB or the Meade Starfinder 10".
I sought lots of advice from family and friends and without fail...they all said get the MTB. You'll use it more and have more fun with it.
But the astro bug had already taken hold and wasn't ready to let go. So I got the Meade 10" and never looked back. The same bank manager gave me $12K the following yr for a Tak FS-128.
My father told me years later that it appeared I had made the right decision as astronomy has been a major part of my life ever since
Get the scope
