But we would do well to pay attention to its original context and meaning: namely, that all men are base and immoral, but some men are more cultured souls who are able to appreciate beauty when they see it. ‘We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars’, then, is a line about how men are never to be trusted, but some of them are charming all the same – and this line neatly sums up much of the appeal of Wilde’s comedies.

The Andromeda Galaxy is the most distant object readily visible to the naked eye. It is 2.5 million light years away. The light from it that we see right now is 2.5 million years old. We are therefore seeing the Andromeda Galaxy as it was at a time long before modern humans existed! The closest human relatives alive at the time were members of the genus Australopithecus. The quote rescues us from being dragged into the vicious circle of self-pity, despair and helplessness. Life can be harsh on its own. The most unhelpful thing to do is stoke this fire by feeling sorry for ourselves. Our emotions have a powerful influence on our thoughts and actions.Sure, life can be difficult. In fact, it can even be in the gutter. But none of us gets a perfect life. As Randy Pausch says – you are dealt with a suit of cards. How you deal with them is up to you. A celestial map can be very useful for identifying stars and constellations. In addition there are several smartphone apps that allow the identification of stars, planets and deep sky objects. But there are actually binoculars specifically designed for the purposes of seeing stars and other sky artifacts. Binoculars are a good middle ground for intermediate or frequent stargazers that do not want to go through the hassle of buying and carrying an entire stand-up telescope. Pros Just remember this, my girl, when you look up in the sky/ You can see the stars and still not see the light." - "Already Gone," The Eagles Light from the sun reflects off of the moon at different angles, and those angles impact the ability to see the moon and other “candies” in the sky.

Fill the darkest night with a brilliant light/ Cause it's time for you to shine/ Brighter than a shooting star" - "Shooting Star," Owl City Documentation and description of the sky cultures, state March 2022, plus a lot of additional research:Avoid densely populated areas such as city centers. Typically these areas have the most lighting for streets and other commercial purposes.

Which brings me to galaxy NGC 4845.It is located 65 million light years away, meaning that we are seeing it as it was 65 million years ago, right around the time the T. rex went extinct. The finite speed of light has the exact same effect in the other direction: If there are intelligent aliens in this galaxy, when they look at the Milky Way, they are seeing our galaxy as it was at the time of the dinosaurs. In principle, they could see our planet as it was at that time, too.Stars rise and/ Stars fall/ But the ones that shine the brightest aren't stars at all/ There are the planets just like us/ And from big to small/ We all shine" - "Stars and Planets," Liz Phair

It is important not to make the eye unaccustomed to darkness by acquiring red LED lights, which will allow us to have a light source available, without this affecting the correct view of the star drape. Choose the place of observation … I loved this book, it is so honest and innocent but at the same time it is powerful and heart-breaking. Consider the weather forecast for wherever you plan to see stars at night. If you are in a mild climate then this may not be that big of a concern for you; however, if you are in colder or rainier climates, you will need to bring an extra layer of protection against mother nature. Factor 1: The phase of the moon— The brightness and size of the moon depends on the moon’s current phase, which is determined by the position of the sun relative to the moon. Being properly equipped will certainly improve your view of the stars at night; however, no equipment is actually required. Consider your budget for the evening and how much detail you would like to see. Below we have compiled a list of different items that can help your stargazing. Selecting your opticsToo many people go through life complaining about their problems, if you take one-tenth the energy and focus it on solving the problem, you’d be surprised how well things work out – Randy Pausch When I have a terrible need of — shall I say the word — religion, then I go out and paint the stars." - Van Gogh