HELPING HUMANS SLOW DOWN AND LOOK UP The Art of Stargazing
Modern humans are stuck in a routine of expected and constant industriousness. But with all this rushing, people often drag themselves home at night with no energy left to enjoy the most splendid show nature has to offer: the wondrous night sky.
instead. You’ll need to identify several anchor planets or constellations to help you navigate the sky before using a telescope. 3. Utilize Assets Put your phone to good use by downloading apps like Stellarium, Starwalk, and Google Sky Map. Each of these apps offers a unique benefit for aspiring stargazers. For example, Starwalk lets you point your phone at the sky to see stars, constellations, and planets in real time based on your location. 4. Mark Your Calendar In 1972, beloved singer-songwriter John Denver wrote about a meteor shower he witnessed during a camping trip in Colorado. He describes the scene by singing, “I’ve seen it raining fire in the sky.” The “fire” he recounted was actually the Perseids meteor shower, the most recognized shower on Earth. This astrological wonder takes place every year from July 17 to Aug. 24. During this time, viewers should be able to
Most people go through life looking straight ahead, but if they would stop and peer skyward, they’d bear witness to a massive,
unexplored frontier made up of the moon in all its phases, burning stars sailing through the sky, constellations with epic origin stories, and meteor showers bright enough to warrant sunglasses. If you’re looking for
a hobby to help you slow down and appreciate the world around you, stargazing is a great option. Here are some tips to get you started. 1. The Higher, the Better If you’re a city dweller, meander a little way out of town or try to find a tall building to keep the light pollution to a minimum. 2. Extra Set of Eyes While novice stargazers often want to immediately throw their money at a new telescope, astronomy experts recommend starting with binoculars CELEBRATE! Remember those first week weeks of summer and how naive and happy you were? For the most part, June was great! The kids were excited about their months of freedom, and you were perfectly happy to give them a few days of rest and relaxation before signing them up for summer camps and classes. But somewhere around July, their excitement turned into your worst nightmare, as the sleep schedule became nearly nonexistent. Now, you’ve reached the point where if one more person asks you for a snack, you just might scream. Yeah, we get it. So, this one’s for you, parent, who’s so ready for your kids to head off to the classroom. Here are some fun ways to celebrate the return of your routine this back-to-school season. Indulge in Peaceful Binge-Watching That new Netflix series that might not be appropriate for your kids is calling your name. The best part is you won’t have a little one tugging at you and begging for your attention. You can kick your feet up, binge a whole season, and possibly even nap on the couch in complete peace. Well-Deserved Self-Care
see shooting stars associated with the Perseids, but the shower reaches its maximum rate of activity on Aug. 12–13 this year. Grab some friends and
family, and head outdoors to put your newfound stargazing knowledge to work.
Back-to-School Season Is Finally Here!
enjoy the pure silence in your home. No more arguments over iPads or chargers, no more screams, and no more “MOM!” echoing through the home (for the next 8 hours, at least). Cherish It Your kids are only young once, and while it’s gratifying to finally
make them someone else’s responsibility for a few days each week, there’s nothing wrong with missing them a little bit. Break out those baby books, grab the ice cream you’ve stashed away in the freezer, and have a good cry. It’ll be cathartic, and that night, they will probably do something that will remind you why you were so excited to have them back in school in the first place. If you have a great back-to-school photo or tradition, we would love to see it. Send us your photos and stories to info@digitalprintink.net. Have a safe and happy school year!
You can finally shower without inquiries from the tiny ones living in your home! Enjoy a relaxing show, pop on a face mask, get comfy, and
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