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Want to go stargazing?

Posted by in Human World | Today's Image | June 28, 2016

Where to go stargazing in Georgia, plus a word about a new feature – Best Places to Stargaze, for people around the world – just launched at EarthSky.

Here is Dan Lewelyn at Deerlick Astronomy Village near Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Dave Woolsteen.

Here is Dan Lewelyn at Deerlick Astronomy Village near Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Dave Woolsteen.

Today’s featured image is from Dave Woolsteen, one of many experienced amateur astronomers who visit EarthSky. Thanks, Dave!

EarthSky has resources for amateur astronomers at all levels, including beginners. Check out the links below and please visit an all-new feature at EarthSky called Best Places to Stargaze. Go there and add a star showing your favorite stargazing spot!

Best Places to Stargaze page: Add your fav

Astronomy events, star parties, festivals, workshops

Join the fun at ALCon 2016

Bottom line: Visit EarthSky’s newly launched page: Best Places to Stargaze.

Deborah Byrd

Deborah Byrd

Deborah Byrd created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Today, she serves as Editor-in-Chief of this website. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named 3505 Byrd in her honor. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. "Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers," she says.

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