Although our group stargazing events have been canceled until further notice, there are still lots of things you can do to continue to foster your passion in astronomy and astrophysics.
These include:
These include:
- Stargazing in your own backyard. You don't need any "fancy" equipment to do this, just your eyes and a location to look at! You can research beforehand for any local events that are supposed to occur and try to observe them from your own home.
- Stargazing at a local area, while practicing proper social distancing and abiding current regulations. By going elsewhere, you can get away from the city lights and get a better glimpse at planets, stars, and constellations. However, it is extremely important that you practice social distancing given the current circumstances. Some skywatching tips can be found at the following link - https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/whats-up-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/
- NASA At Home. NASA has provided multiple resources to engage in astronomy and astrophysics while at home for people of all ages, such as E-Books, podcasts, virtual tours, and DIY activities. The link can be found here - https://www.nasa.gov/specials/nasaathome/index.html
- Mobile apps. Apps like "lunar and planetARy" and "SkyView Lite" can be used to explore planets, moons, and other objects through an augmented-reality interface.