do you like watching the stars?
By Stephan
@stk40m (1119)
Koeln, Germany
February 16, 2011 1:53pm CST
I'm often out at night watching the stars, mostly with the naked eye. I've bought a star map and there's also some cool freeware I'm using called Stellarium and Celestia. Do you also like watching the stars and if so why?
ps. this may be the discussion to post your photos of the night sky. You can be sure, I'll watch them all :-)
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8 responses
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
16 Feb 11
We live directly across from a park and so my boyfriend and I weather permitting often do this daily. It is a really nice time for he and I to spend some peaceful quality time.
I have never take photos though, but you have given me an idea. So as soon as it is weather permitting again here, as it is sooo cold here still, I will be taking some nice photos to share.
@stk40m (1119)
• Koeln, Germany
16 Feb 11
absolutely a nice time! Especially when you have someone you can enjoy the stars with. Sometimes I think that although they are so far away there's still a connection between them and us. We are all just star dust after all.
I'm looking forward to seeing the photos you are going to make! Unfortunately I don't have a good camera right now to make photos of the stars but if you have one it's definitely worth it
@celticeagle (159936)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Feb 11
I find the night sky very interesting. I used to watch it more than I do now. I don't go out that much anymore. Especially this time of year. My husband and I went out and layed under the stars and watched the meteor showers when they came. It was a great experience. I also climb to the top of the foot hills here and look out at the stars.
@stk40m (1119)
• Koeln, Germany
17 Feb 11
you are the second person in this discussion who says that you enjoy(ed) the stars with another person. Thinking about it I guess that the stars may connect people even closer. Looking at this vast space above us makes us feel alone perhaps but it also makes us want to share the beauty of the sky with others. That's cool :-)
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@celticeagle (159936)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Feb 11
It is cool. Nice to share. Maybe that is why I dont go out to look and enjoy so much by myself anymore.
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
16 Feb 11
Yeah when it's not too cold. I'm a wus when it comes to cold....
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Feb 11
I'm not a star watcher but i do wish on a star when i see one. I taught my grandson to do this awhile back & he thought it was neat. he's 6.
@vvignesh (18)
• India
18 Feb 11
the stars looks more attractive when you watch them in the country side
@kateykins93 (31)
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13 Mar 11
Unfortunately I don't get to see many stars here. There are some amazingly bright moons if you look out at the right time, but stars aren't really seen. It's a shame really, one of my favourite pasttimes is start-gazing, and I don't really get an opportunity to do it anymore.
My favourite place to watch the stars is while camping. We stay out late for different events going on and then while we're trekking back to the tent, there are some gorgeously bright stars then.
@Ichiru101 (284)
• United States
16 Feb 11
I would love to see stars. I bet they are really beautiful. I live in the city side so It is hard to see a full night sky with lots of stars. Someday I well go to the country side I can't wait till then.
@rafiholmes (2896)
• Malaysia
18 Mar 11
yes.i enjoyed watching the stars..especially at a nice dark night with no clouds etc..totally clear.. just the stars in the black sky..nothing else..
something while looking at them..i hoping for a shooting stars..or comet..or even UFOs..lol
