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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Yes, but: 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, 27 Jan. 2025
As the sun sets, the Bay of Fundy becomes a stargazer’s haven.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
That’s why stargazers and aurora hunters plan their trips around the new moon.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter and experienced stargazer who covers the night sky, astro-tourism, the northern lights and space exploration.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
As the sun sets, the Bay of Fundy becomes a stargazer’s haven.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
That’s why stargazers and aurora hunters plan their trips around the new moon.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter and experienced stargazer who covers the night sky, astro-tourism, the northern lights and space exploration.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Stargazer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stargazer. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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