My, how time flies! The first post on The Opportune Astronomer went live on February 18th, 2015 – eleven years ago!
It’s also hard to believe that my last post was nearly nine years ago. In some respects, the astronomy landscape has changed dramatically in the intervening time: Orion Telescopes has closed its doors and Svbony has risen as a ubiquitous supplier, steadily improving in both quality and reputation.
Electronic-assisted observing has matured significantly. What just a few years ago required a laptop and an array of electronics is now becoming more integrated and accessible through a new generation of “smart telescopes” from DwarfLab, SeeStar, and Unistellar.