Cosmic Perspectives from Amid the Stars

Stargazing is a simple pleasure, but also a rewarding one. It is nature’s light show and in its simplicity, it hides realms of complexity. It is simply looking up into the sky that led to many scientific understandings throughout history. But how exactly does one go about stargazing? There’s no right or wrong way. Just look at the stars. But, if you want to enhance your experience, there are factors to consider. The Right Location In the modern age of dense cities and streetl

We live in an age of light. At night, we travel by streetlight and read by lamplight. The dark of night no longer hinders our ability to simply live. As much of a blessing as this feels, it can also be a curse. Less than a hundred years ago, anyone, anywhere, could look up into the sky and see the bright swath of the Milky Way, but that becomes less and less true every day for those living in the modern age of electric lighting.