What can be more magical than watching celestial bodies shimmer through the night sky?
One of the biggest curses of urban life is that we forget to enjoy the finer things in life. One of them is stargazing. Do you remember how curious you were when you gazed night sky as a kid? Stargazing has been for ages one of the favourite activity of humans. It made them feel more connected with the universe and also marvel at the thought that they are a very small part of the vast and limitless universe. So, what is stopping you? With our guide, you would learn the finer points of stargazing. And the best part most of the tips comes from astronomers all over the world.
In cities, we are unable to stargaze typically due to pollution and the bright city lights. The solution to this problem is going high up in your house or building where nothing blocks your view. Going up would also take you away from the streetlight, which is the main hindrance in stargazing.
As beginners, the most common mistake made by us is investing in a complicated telescope. Many stargazers and astronomers advise not to buy telescope yet. Instead, learn more about the night sky and simple constellations. Learn to navigate through the night sky with binoculars. They are a middle ground from the naked eye to complicated and advanced telescopes.
It is extremely important to know when is the best time to stargaze. Interestingly, the best time for stargazing is when the moon is in the crescent phase or on a moonless night. Also, the winter skies are ideal for stargazing than the hazy summer night.
With the help of smartphones and various apps, you can know the position of various stars, planets and constellations. These apps are very informative teaches you about your night sky better.
Keep yourself updated with the latest news by following astronomers on social media. They mostly telecast about the latest celestial events. They also share many useful and wonderful tips that benefit stargazers too.
So, look up in the sky, gaze in wonder. Happy stargazing!
