I share your dismay. I grew up under dark skies and whenever I get a chance to watch the dark skies it takes my breath away. Soon we will be limited to watching starlink streaks.

Internet and smart telescopes don't do it for me. For the live feel, it's hard to beat a good pair of binoculars. I atleast get to take them out more often than I would have used a telescope.

That said, astrolabes and sundials and the working of astrolabes and sundials are a delight.