star gazing
Watching the heavens
Stargazing is the activity of looking at the night sky to observe stars, planets, and other celestial objects.
It ranges from casual observation to serious amateur astronomy with telescopes.
Figuratively, stargazing suggests impractical dreaming or idle speculation: Stop stargazing and focus on the problem at hand.
Also spelled star-gazing or as two words.
- constellationsRecognized celestial groupings
- Big DipperSeven-star northern asterism
- binocularsHandheld dual-lens magnifier
- naked eyeVision without optical instruments
- meteor showersVisible atmospheric debris streams
making a wish · wonder · observatory · planetarium show · awe · curiosity · solitude · astrophysics · nebula · telescope · moon phases · cosmic perspective · camping · infinity · light pollution · summer nights · night vision · transcendence
- MongoliaGobi Desert, Inner Mongolia, steppe, Mongols, nomads
- outdoor educationoutdoor education, outdoor learning, outdoor skills, outdoor leadership, nature study
- spotting hobbiesbirdwatching, trainspotting, whale watching, wildlife spotting
- nature educationnature walk, nature walks, nature camps, nature trails, nature centers
- divinationdivination, fortune telling, fortune-telling, fortune teller, tarot
- science experimentsvolcano model, elephant toothpaste, color change, slime making, baking soda volcano
star gazingmicroscopy
Technique using powerful lenses
navel gazing · electron microscopy · beachcombing · birdwatching
star gazingnavel gazing
Excessive inward contemplation
manual labor · introspection · housework · looking down · gardening