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THE WONDER OF THE SKY
STAR-WATCHING KIT
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H Blanket or folding lounge chair (your neck & back will thank you!) H Flashlight (preferably w/red light) H Binoculars H Star chart or app H Jacket
Do you feel it calling you? That amazing night sky, with a billion twinkling diamonds, is beckoning you to stop, be still and gaze towards the heavenlies� Even just a few minutes of looking up will give you a new perspective on life� Star watching time will be even more enjoyable with a little preparation� Of course, you could view the stars from almost anywhere, but escaping from city lights will give you more access� Avoid light pollution as much as possible� The Arbuckle Mountain Area has several public parks that are perfect for this activity� (see page 20-22 for park listings and contact info) If you get lucky enough to hit on a moonless night, all the better� This will make a viewing of the Milky Way or any meteors more likely� In addition to rural areas and open, unobstructed skies being preferable, elevation is another help for great sky watching� While the Arbuckle Mountains are not exactly the Rockies, they do offer some altitude� If you can locate a stargazing spot on a hill remote enough to eliminate commercial lights, but with easy access, you have hit gold! Please be safe traversing unfamiliar territory in the dark�
Downloading a stargazing app ahead of time will help you know what you are viewing� (Skyview – a small charge, Skyview Lite – free) Once you have located your sweet star spot, give your eyes about 20 minutes to adjust to the dark� Fun Times Magazine wants you to make the very best of your stargazing time so check out our Starwatching Kit suggestions in the side bar� Enjoy and be amazed!
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