Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Lunaphiles, Unite!
The Moon is our most obvious and immediate celestial companion. For many stargazers, the Moon was our first astronomical love.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
In Praise of Small-Scope Astronomy
Many an amateur astronomer has desired a bigger telescope, but sometimes it's worth taking a moment to appreciate what we have.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Starlit Legacy
Share the joy of stargazing and become part of the legacy of astronomy.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Relief for What Ails You
We’re drawn to the night sky for different reasons. Wonder. Joy. Discovery. And sometimes, for relief.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
The Comfort and Delight of Celestial “Reruns”
Seeing the same target again has the comfort of a beloved rerun, while offering the opportunity for new discoveries.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Stargazing with Ice Cold Enthusiasm
A new year — and a clear sky — offers a chance to reconnect with a passion for stargazing.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
A Memorial in the Stars
Stargazers can find solace for grief in the stars.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Stargazers: Community of Wonder
Companionship adds to the stargazing experience; but even if you're alone, you never know who else might be looking skyward.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Don't Postpone Joy: Why We Stargaze
Why do you stargaze? Amateur astronomer Jennifer Willis explores reconnection via the night sky.