A book argued that consciousness is just a bunch of chemical reactions.

Honestly, I used to be a real snob about gear and thought you needed a tracking mount for anything worthwhile. Your post makes a great point. Stacking those short exposures is such a smart workaround for basic equipment. I finally tried Siril last year, which is also free, and it totally changed my mind about what's possible from a light-polluted suburb. Getting that detail without a huge cash outlay feels like a real victory.

Feel your pain, been there. Some days they just decide you're the enemy.

Baking soda worked for me too, just sprinkle it down!

Uniqlo's current pleated trousers do that modern gathered thing so well.