Re: RAT NOTES - TEC 200 F9 Triplet Apochromat - 09/01/04

From: Ratboy99 (ratboy99_at_aol.comet)
Date: 09/03/04 

Date: 03 Sep 2004 00:07:41 GMT

>Generally, no one makes completely rational decisions when it comes to
>purchases (which is why some people own $1000 scopes and $5000
>worth of eyepieces) but at least most decent astronomical products
>do not radically depreciate or wear.
>-Rich

Some actually appreciate.

I did a fair amount of rationalization, just the same. And everytime I looked
at it, I could have found any number of places to throw money where the ROI
would have been much worse. I live a pretty modest lifestyle, excluding this
particular avenue of extravagance. Look at what it costs to take a family on a
one week ski trip.

Also, not to seem selfish, but I have no kids to send to college, and did not
have the opportunity to go myself when I was young. I view this hobby as my
education, and my opportunity to enjoy a scientific pursuit while my eyes are
still up to the task. What is that worth?
rat
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