To cut right to it: Is it a bad idea to get into amateur astronomy while
living in NYC? Is it a major restriction to have urban lights on all the
time? I have two balconies on either side of a tall building hard by the
George Washington Bridge (which is lit to the gills at night). Have
been perusing the group and thought this would be the best place to
decide whether I should even bother dreaming of pursuits here discussed.


TIA for any advice or direction you can offer this wannbe (not even a
newbie yet).