Live to be 100+

[mike.brightmore]

What we always knew - astronomy is good for you. Read on..... 5 Ways Astronomy Can Help You Live To 100 | One-Minute Astronomer

[ashenlight]

another gem from the one minute astronomer thanks Mike.

[acey]

It has long been commented that astronomers tend to live to a ripe old age. Someone has done a statistical analysis that seems to bear it out:

Life expectancy of astronomers

Of course, these were professional astronomers who didn't have to lug their own equipment around. Perhaps the boom in large-aperture amateur instruments will see a rise of back injuries, hernias and worse. It certainly appears from this forum that collimation can be bad for mental health.

[Beulah]

Funny article, but there is some truth to astronomers having a healthy long life.

I am sure wonder + fresh air makes a great combo.