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You can also point that at the sky, of course. You could get decent views of planets, the moon and other celestial objects. You might not get a whole lot out of most nebula (you'll still see the Orion nebula), but you'll see clusters and galaxies with it. Maybe you'll decide that the time outside in the cold and damp is worth something a bit more or maybe you'll peak skyward occasionally but mostly use it for critters. Either way, enjoy the view.