Stargazing Tips for Kids

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Stargazing isn’t just for people who love astronomy, it is something you can do from home with no special tools!

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As long as you have an idea of where you should be looking and there isn’t much light pollution in your area, you have everything you need to go stargazing!

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These are some of our tips for getting started and for making your sky viewing a success: Plan ahead - Knowing what you’re looking for is the first key to stargazing success!

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Get familiar with your stars and planets While staring up at a starry sky can be fun in itself, familiarizing yourself with positions of stars, constellations, and planets can make it more exciting.

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Find a good spot to set up Before you start your celestial search, it’s a good idea to find a spot outside that has a good view of the night sky.

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Make sure you’re dressed properly Take a second to look up the weather conditions before you go to make sure you know how to dress and what to bring.

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