I finally broke down and bought an entry level telescope. I've been "special interest-ing" optics lately and made the bridge from high magnification spotting scope to low magnification telescope. I love it, super pleased with my purchase. I'm amazed by looking at things far away and I can't explain why. Which is intriguing to me in itself. But that's a rabbit hole for another night.
ANNNYWAY...
I've had it with me at the station last few shifts, and I'm noticing an interesting phenomenon.
My telescope is like a psychiatrist's couch to my firefighters.
I've had more serious heart-to-heart conversations over the last few evenings up here at my moon peekin' pad, than I have in the last month.
I don't know what it is, but it is definitely an accidental Captain's tool I intend to continue utilizing.
Come lads and ladies, gaze in awe at the heavens and let spill your troubles into the night.
