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Juggling young kids and astronomy (visual and imaging)
First let me say that family comes first and I woudn't give them up for the world.
However, juggling young kids and your astro hobby: can it be done??
The wife and I have a 2 year old boy and a 16 week old girl. Prior to the birth of our girl, I was able to spend maybe 1-2 nights per week outside imaging, depending on what the moon was up to. Since Charlotte's birth, father duties have taken over and I've been outside with my gear once. The weather hasn't helped, but even if the skies are clear (as they have been for a few nights recently), I just don't have the energy to lug everything out. I'm usually in bed between 9 and 10 anyway.
So, who's in a similar situation as me? Do you find time to go outside or is your equipment collecting dust? What about those with older kids? Do you get any time to enjoy your hobby?
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