Happiness: A State of Mind

Inspired by the recent 'money' threads:

In the late '60s I observed with an inexpensive, finderless, 60 or
65mm refractor housed in a heavy cardboard tube. I wanted something
better, but I used what I had and achieved happiness.

As the years passed by I managed to purchase and/or build larger (and
sometimes better) telescopes; but I'm not sure I ever achieved a
greater degree of happiness.

For myself, happiness comes from getting outside and observing. It
doesn't much matter if I use a small or large pair of binoculars or if
I use a large or small telescope.

My most recent observing session was with "Mighty Mouse" -- the 4 inch
SCT I won as a door prize at a recent star party. I observed some of
the sky's showpiece double stars. I was happy :-)

Spending more money can certainly buy more aperture and/or higher
quality optics; but happiness cannot be so easily equated with
monetary expenditure. Happiness is a state of mind.

Sketcher
To sketch is to see.