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Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
To the Stars, Through (or Despite) Hardship
Ad astra per aspera — to the stars through hardship. The saying applies universally, but personally, it might hit home in different ways.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
The Stars Are Waiting
Making room for astronomy in my life has felt like coming home — as if the universe has left a literal light on for me.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Cosmic Recovery
Maybe deliberate experiences of joy and awe should be standard in any post-op plan.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Taking Deep Breaths of Starlight
Amateur astronomy need not be a race through an astronomical task list, but rather a kindling of joy.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Let There Be Dark
Fighting light pollution, one mini star party at a time.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Galaxy Quest!
When clouds get in your way, you may find consolation in knowing that the universe is still out there, waiting for your to discover it.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Cosmic Coregulation
Connection to the night sky can ease stress and give us a feeling of security.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Sucker Holes
When skies are cloudy, sucker holes may offer us a view — albeit often only a brief one — of the universe overhead.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
On Burnout, the “Green Comet,” and White Dwarf Stars
With care and diligence, amateur astronomy can offer a satisfying reprieve.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Under Uncooperative Skies
An abundance of astro images can make up (a little) for cloudy skies and other things in life that may keep us from observing.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Beware the Astronomy Habit
Why do you look up? Maybe there was something that initially drew you out to the stars...and maybe now it's a habit of the best kind.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Stellar Confidence: On Impostor Syndrome in Amateur Astronomy
Self-doubt is powerful, but it's no match for the stars — as long as you keep heading outside after dark and looking up.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Summer Insomnia
Long, hot days mean sleepless nights for stargazers, but it's worth it for the magic that happens under a dark, cool sky.
Why We Look Up with Jennifer Willis
Stargazing’s Lessons for Living
Can stargazing make you a better person?
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.
