Hi, I’m Vicky Derksen.
I’m a writer, educator, podcaster, and Dark Sky advocate and I love nature and the night sky.
I’m here to help you discover the night sky in a whole new way.
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Recent Blog Articles
Valentine’s Day Stargazing Gift Guide
Romantics have turned to stargazing for over a thousand years. Shakespeare is credited with 128 references to the stars. Our language is filled with themes of the stars: I love you to the stars and...
Light, Darkness, and the Human Eye: How Far Can We See?
The human eye is astonishingly powerful when it comes to seeing long distances. Even people who don't have great eyesight can see farther than they realize. During daylight hours, your...
Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Stargazers
Give your friends and family the gift of the night sky this holiday season. Give them a reason to put down their devices and connect with nature. TACTICAL GREEN LASER POINTER It’s a pretty...
Don’t Miss These Great Stargazing Opportunities this Year!
When is the next meteor shower? Can I see Jupiter or Saturn? What constellations can I see this month? This guide will take you across the night sky month-by-month so you don’t miss a thing! Great for telescope viewing and naked-eye stargazers.
Vicky’s Top 10 Places to Visit in the American Southwest
1. Joshua Tree National Park
Two distinct ecosystems converge for stunning landscapes under preserved dark skies.
2. Saguaro National Park
See the native saguaro cactus against the beautiful dark skies outside of Tucson.
3. Kodachrome Basin State Park
A dramatic landscape of 67 rocky spires under pristine dark skies.
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