stargazer
noun
star·gaz·er
ˈstär-ˌgā-zər 
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: any of various marine bony fishes (families Uranoscopidae and Dactyloscopidae) with the eyes on top of a blocky or conical head
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The big picture: Some astronomers and stargazers are worried that the ever-increasing amount of satellites and space junk in low Earth orbit could mar our views of the night sky — perhaps forever.
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Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Some stargazers are calling it a planetary parade: Every other planet in our solar system can be seen in the sky tonight.
—Michael Roston, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Winter temperatures, of course, will require adequate clothing, and hardcore stargazers might also bring something to lie on to get the best view of the night sky, such as a sleeping bag or blanket.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
This rare astronomical event, marked by a dramatic increase in brightness, promises to enthrall stargazers and scientists alike.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Some stargazers are calling it a planetary parade: Every other planet in our solar system can be seen in the sky tonight.
—Michael Roston, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Winter temperatures, of course, will require adequate clothing, and hardcore stargazers might also bring something to lie on to get the best view of the night sky, such as a sleeping bag or blanket.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
This rare astronomical event, marked by a dramatic increase in brightness, promises to enthrall stargazers and scientists alike.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Stargazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazer. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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