One of my quests at the end of last year was to observe all of the satellite galaxies of M31, which includes NCG 147 and
Whenever I catch a new object I have not seen before there is a rush of excitement, an infusion of adrenaline. Furthermore, when I can find them from my at home perch with its modicum of light pollution I am even more satisfied. One kind of expects to find these objects when on a dark sky excursion, but not always from home.
So chances are I will continue to observe until I just can't do it anymore because the results are so pleasing. Yes, I am now diversifying into lunar and planetary observations but probably the attraction to galaxy viewing will always remain, even when I am finally able to finish the H1, H2, and H3 catalogs, as something that is beyond the classic 110