astronomy, night sky, stargazing, stars
There are few things more peaceful and relaxing than a night under the stars. Through the holidays, many people head away from the bright city lights to go camping and stargazing. They revel in the dark skies, spangled with myriad stars. As a child, I loved such trips, and they helped cement my passion for ...
You often find yourself desiring special moments amid your busy daily life. But what if I told you that those special moments don’t have to be limited to extravagant trips or candlelit dinners? They can be found in your everyday activities. With a little focus and the ability to see the ordinary as unique, even ...
Stargazing with your children can be one of the most fun experiences because the night sky is full of mysteries, spectacles, and stories. Besides being fun, stargazing ignites their imagination and curiosity about the universe’s secrets while creating precious memories. Stargazing: How to explore the cosmic wonders with your children. How to get your children ...
As one of the eight new sceneries of Alishan, Ogasawara Mountain (Xiaoliyuanshan 小笠原山) is one of the most striking parts of Alishan National Forest Recreation Area in central Taiwan. It was named after Ogasawara Tojiro, the first Japanese technician who surveyed this area in 1904 during the Japanese colonial era (1895-1945). The picturesque trail and ...
Are you interested in joining the stargazer bandwagon! Well, for that, you do not have to spend a lot of money on buying equipment such as CCD cameras and powerful telescopes. However, you need to be prepared and learn the basics well. Here is a beginner’s guide to stargazing to help you on your journey ...
In our tiny ways, we are all astronomers, and we all like stargazing. A deeper understanding of the space we Earthlings inhabit has always been the driving force behind all our actions. The Moon and stars have always fascinated us as children and we spent hours stargazing and connecting the starry dots. Many of our ...