Fascination
For the DS9 episode with a similar title, please see "Fascination".
Fascination was the state of being drawn towards something or someone with interest.
In 2151, Travis Mayweather had been fascinated by Terra Nova since he was a child. (ENT: "Terra Nova")
Spock frequently used the term "fascinating" to indicate his interest in a subject or object. (Star Trek: The Original Series)