Skygazing is the practice of observing the sky. It is usually done for leisure, out of basic astronomical interest. It includes those amateur astronomy observations done generally with the naked eye or with basic optical aids. When approached with a practical stance, skygazing quickly reveals the magnificence of celestial objects.
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Other References:
http://cleardarksky.com/csk
http://www.astrofind.net/
http://www.nightskyinfo.com
http://www.mreclipse.com/Special/SEprimer.html
