You may have never before heard the word "uranoscopic" before. According to the Oxford English Dictionary it is now a "rare" term and has the following definitions:
a. Pertaining to the study of the heavens.
b. Directed towards the heavens.
For that reason, I thought it would be the perfect name for this blog.
Why might you find this blog useful? Good question, since I am not an experienced amateur astronomer and have no special knowledge or skills to pass along. Perhaps it would be better to think of what we might share. The first thing that you and I share is the night sky above us. In our modern world, many have seemingly lost the ability to even look up and appreciate the wonders above us. City lights and terrestrial concerns seem to drown out the interest of many in the night sky. But it is there, just waiting for those appreciative souls to "rediscover" its wonders.
The night sky knows no artificial borders (except those drawn upon it by men). It does not matter what national borders you live within or what race, religion, or creed with which you may associate yourself. You need nothing more than your eyes to begin your appreciation. You need be no minimum age before beginning your appreciation of the night sky.
So join with me as I point out resources that may help you in your appreciation of the night sky and share with you my experiences as a new telescope owner. Feel free to comment and share your experiences, as well. The universe awaits us!
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