I love those books. I always seem drawn to these super expensive technical hobbies like astronomy and photography that are out of reach. You just cannot do them

I love those books. I always seem drawn to these super expensive technical hobbies like astronomy and photography that are out of reach. You just cannot do them well cheaply and I've wasted money in the past on crap telescopes etc. The "lotto list" has a high quality telescope, tracking mount etc, and cameras right toward the top. One of those backyard observatories and the skills to make my own telescope properly would be a dream.