An explanation for my astronomy obsession

[PortableAstronomer]

Just took this test : Wired 9.12: Take The AQ Test

I scored 43. Ouch.

That means I'm a nerd alright. Might explain my obsession for wanting to get that perfect astro picture and spending hours in the freezing cold to try to get it. Of course many of us have a passion for Astronomy and the cost and time that it brings, but Astronomy is an activity that is well suited to aspergie types such as myself, as well as many other personalities of course.

It's quite a personal thing to share, but I'm wondering how many others on here scored a high number on this test and feel that it was this that helped them become interested in Astronomy?

[Beulah]

I got 14?

[PortableAstronomer]

There goes my theory then!

[Daz1969]

I got a 15

[Hypernova]

I got 33

[kris h]

I got 22

[steve_bham]

I got 14!

[kniclander]

i would have got about 30 but i kept having to stop to make sure my train set was in a perfectly straight line

[lukebl]

30 for me.

Interesting, but probably irrelevant.

My wife scored 14!

[nitram100]

18

[Llamanaut]

i got a 20

[lunator]

I scored 21.

When I was younger I would have got a higher score but I have become much more social due to work and my kids.

Cheers

Ian

[Macavity]

26 - But I have spent many years perfecting

what other people term "normal behaviour".

I do prefer post text to be justified though.

[klytus]

scored 34

[samtheeagle]

28 - I definitely prefer spending my time with computers and telescopes over people

I think a small dose of OCD comes in handy when when dealing with a technical pass time like astrophotography.

[PortableAstronomer]

"I think a small dose of OCD comes in handy when when dealing with a technical pass time like astrophotography"

Not sure about that, but a case of "Cold Temperature Non-Sensation Disorder" would certainly come in handy.

Massive range of scores here. I think that just shows how diverse Astronomy can be, in the range of personalities it attracts, which I'm finding very pleasing.

[MarkF]

A 12 for me.

[brbelly]

26 here

[calibos]

22

[Catanonia]

29, notsure what to make of it

[Brendan of Borg]

I got 31!! Younger than I look!! Phew!

[JamesM]

An interesting aspect on autism of which Aspergers Syndrome forms part of this total spectrum, is that a significantly higher number of men reportedly have this condition than women - does this in part explain why there are more male astronomers than female? Just a thought.

James

[yeti monster]

34......... is that good?

[david o]

17

[davy999]

I scored 33

And I don't even have a scope yet!