Moore's law tells us that the price of technology should go down over time, so why is stargazing gear getting more expensive?

Moore's law tells us that the price of technology should go down over time, so why is stargazing gear getting more expensive?

Intel co-founder Gordon Moore observed that processing power doubles every two years whilst almost halving in cost. That should translate to older technology dropping in price and year on year seeing the cheapest prices in the sales, right? The reality is far from simple in the world of skywatching.For stargazers who have dipped their toes into the world of binoculars and telescopes, prices stack up quickly and even one purchase can wipe out tho…