Relaxing and therapeutic, stargazing is a social hobby that takes you deep into nature (away from light pollution). Amateur astronomers have found new planets, comets and other interstellar bodies – just remember to wrap up warm.
Pros:
- Gets you out into nature
- Social
- Relaxing and therapeutic
- Good for mental health and wellbeing
- A multitude of apps that make it easier than ever
- Can be done sitting or even lying down!
Cons:
- Can be expensive
- Needs to be done at night
- Is easier when the moon is full, and in the winter months when the sky is clearer
- Cold!
- Requires access to rural areas
Want to try stargazing? https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/a-beginners-guide-to-stargazing/
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