What do you want to see?

When & Where do I Stargaze?

The rule of thumb to stargazing is "The darker, the better".

That means, you must do it at night of course. But that also means, you must do some steps to make your environment as dark as possible. How do I do this?

• No Other Light Sources: same with gadgets, turn off or hide all things that have light sources. This includes:
  • gadgets with screens
  • flashlights or lamps
• Distance yourself from cities: cities have light pollution, and all those lights will add up to less visibility. To know where you can go to in your local area, you may refer to this website
• Stargaze on a new moon: The moon is also a light source, and a very bright one. Stargazing on a full moon will lead you to seeing fewer objects in the night sky. It's a different story though if you want to look at the moon. It's a beaut..

Where do I look?

The answer to this questions depends on what you want to see.

Approximations by Hand

We can use our hands and fingers in making simple measurements. These can be used not only for measuring but also for finding objects in the sky

First Step: Stretch your hand to arm's length and close one eye.

The following hand/finger signs will give you an approximation of the "degrees" into which the celestial sphere is divided.

Sources

[2] Kher, A. (n.d.). A Handy Guide to Measuring the Sky. Retrieved April 23, 2020, from https://www.timeanddate.com/astroomy/measuring-the-sky-by-hand.html?

©️ JP Panonce