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Using the FunScope at Night: Part 1
Using the FunScope at Night: Part 2
Find a safe place without a lot of
lights. City and streetlights can
wash out stars in the sky.
Let your eyes adapt! The longer
you stay in the dark, the better
your eyes become at seeing dim
stars. Just watch how many stars
come into view as you hang
outside in the dark.
Keep your eyes open. If you close
one eye the other one may squint.
Instead, keep both eyes open and
cover one eye with your hand if
you need to.
Get to know the stars! Use a star
map or planisphere to help you
identify constellations and stars.
That way you’ll know what is
located where in the night sky.
Keep a journal of the things
you’ve looked at. Draw sketches
of what you see and compare
them to other objects you’ve
viewed.
Don’t look through a window. The
difference between the warm air
inside and the colder air outside
will spoil your views.
Don’t look over rooftops. The heat
rising from the house can mess up
your view.
Avoid nights with a full Moon. It
may seem like a good thing to
look at, but it’s all washed out.
You’ll see more craters when the
Moon is not full.