one of the things that I like most about astronomy at my stage of life with three young kids is that my only free time tends to be at night - which coincidently is the best time to observe! So it is my little bit of time for myself that doesn't take time away from my other responsibilities - I think I would have gone nuts by now without it.
So give it some long hard thinking before you chuck it in - everyone needs something they do that is truly their own.
Keep the mount, and keep an eye out for a decent, cheap scope. I bought my 8" newt 2nd hand for $250 and wouldn't trade it for the world!
Good luck
Adam
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