The New Pandemic Hobby: Gazing at the Stars

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The Aurora Borealis in Pennsylvania? These Dark Sky sites offer up the best possible star-gazing experiences in the continental U.S.

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‘Dark Sky’ parks around the U.S. offer superior stargazing experiences, whether you decide to visit them in the flesh or notIT’S TOO HOT to bake yet another peach pie and too late in the season to start a victory garden, but it is a prime time to ponder the night sky.

More than 60 places around the country have been designated as exemplary stargazing sites by the International Dark-Sky Association, which is not, as the name suggests, the bureaucratic arm of the League of Villains, but a conservation organization devoted to reducing light pollution. Not only do these Dark Sky sites provide a high-def upgrade to backyard stargazing, but, since they’re often in fairly remote locales, they’re also conducive to social distancing. For those who’d...

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You shld visit the smokeys in Tennessee. The views at night are mind blowing

Nice picture!

Check out the 'International Space Station' passing over every 90 minutes or so (excellent visibility but best at night or in direct bright sunshine). Google 'International Space Station: Orbiting Schedule' for NASA's website with time-schedule. Educational opportunity for kids.

All of us wishing Ralph Cramden could have sent us to the moon.

Unfortunately, light pollution makes it really difficult to see anything.

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Hunny thats not a hobby its called boredom

Doing it my whole life

Good to see people's interest in astronomy.

A beautiful view of the stars with a lovely decoration in the galaxy...

I picked this up starting in late March with my early morning walks due to gym closure. Never knew but apparently this has been a great planet watching season. Got the NightSky app; it’s very good.

Aurora Borealis? At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely within your kitchen?

Washington is amazing, too. I captured this image in the Palouse region of the state.

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