Taking a few pics is more involved than first meets the eye.
astrophotography: opportunity / time - mount - scope - power supply - camera - setup - alignment - cool down time - focus - tracking - take some pictures - pull down - pack up - download - software - processing.
don't forget filters - did I forget anything
Visual: Opportunity / time - take telescope outside - place eyepiece in holder - look - enjoy - remove eyepiece - take telescope inside...
Exponential increase in cost and time, which is inversely proportional to opportunity
But it's immensely enjoyable and a great learning experience.