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Night running under the stars

Skip the Shrooms, Dark Sky Running is the Cosmic Journey You Need

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Natural Darkness Is Becoming the World’s Most Surprising New Luxury. Here’s Your Guide to Seeing It for Yourself.

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Man photographing a clear night sky on a dry lakebed.

I’m an Astrophotographer. Here Is How I Take Stunning Star Photos—Even with My Phone.

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Abandoned motel sign in front of a clear night sky with the Milky Way.

Why Millions of People Are Now Traveling to Find the World’s Last Dark Skies

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Camping

I’ve Stargazed on 6 Continents—Here’s the Gear I Recommend for First-Time Skywatchers

A professional astrophotographer shares her must-have gear for clear skies and starry nights

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The Vaonis Hestia weighs 1.87 pounds and is the size of a book
Tools & Tech

What Surprised Me About Bringing a Smart, Pocket-Sized Telescope Into the Backcountry

I took this lightweight, battery-free scope into the wilderness to test its stargazing potential

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Travel Advice

Here’s How to Take Stellar Night Sky Photos Like This One (Yes, It’s Real).

Photographer Jay Clue chases dark skies and shares his top tips for shooting the stars and beyond

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