Spectacular Stargazing

By Letitia L. Star
Published on August 7, 2008
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You can see a lot of the moons features using just binoculars.
You can see a lot of the moons features using just binoculars.
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Star maps, such as this one of the Northern Hemisphere, will help you identify stars.
Star maps, such as this one of the Northern Hemisphere, will help you identify stars.
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Shown here, Orion is one of the easiest constellations to recognize.
Shown here, Orion is one of the easiest constellations to recognize.
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Gritty uses a telescope.
Gritty uses a telescope.
SIDEBAR:
Resources from the Ground Up

On a clear evening, the best entertainment is found UP – right up above your head. Forget TV, DVDs or the Internet. Just step out of your house and gaze at the clear night sky. 

Stars, planets and other celestial wonders can produce awe through binoculars, a simple telescope or even with your eyes alone. Here’s how to truly experience the joy of country living – when the sun goes down.

The greatest show on Earth

One pleasure of rural living is a night sky free of city lights. In your own backyard, you’ll be treated to a view of thousands of stars, planets and other heavenly bodies. The only thing crowded in the country is the sky on a clear night.

It’s easy to be inspired by the enthusiasm of Neta Apple, an avid astronomer who lives on 10 acres in Missouri, an hour south of Kansas City.

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