Hello Friend,

On average,  many amateur astronomers are lucky if they get in a dozen observing sessions in a year.

I obtained that information from asking amateurs how often they got out.

There were many reasons given, here are the few most popular ones:

"My telescope takes too much time to set up".

Understood. If that's the case, you simply are not going to use it. If you've got a few hours to observe, then you are not
going to want to spend 45 minutes setting it up.

Solution: Get a more portable instrument that you can set up more rapidly and is easier to use.

Here's another one:  "My telescope is too big and  cumbersome."

As you get older, your ability to lug out larger telescope get's more difficult.  I had this problem myself. 
25 years ago hauling around an 11"  telescope was easy, peasy. Not so much now.

Solution: Build or install a backyard observatory.  If you are on a budget, there are some commercial sheds
available that can fit the bill.  If you are handy, building one is even less costly.

Or simply trade your instrument in and get something is more manageable and more suitable to your present
observing needs.

What's the biggest complaint of all?   "I can't see much through my telescope."  

In this instance the problem usually has nothing to do with the telescope itself; it's usually the poor quality
and crappy eyepieces that are being used.

Remember: The eyepiece is 50% of your instruments  performance. If you don't have good eyepieces, you are not
going to have a good observing experience.

That's why this week,  many of our best and most popular eyepieces are on sale.  

You can check them out here: 

Example: Save 15% off the top of the line TeleVue 13mm Ethos.

This is the one most amateurs dream of owning.  Why? Because it get's used 80% of the time when observing.

Remember, you don't need to own a lot of eyepieces: Just a few good ones!

It's an investment you make once in your life, and keep forever because regardless of what telescope you
end up with down the road; it's still going to to the job.

Clear Skies,

Ray Khan

PS Here is the link again to all the eyepiece deals: