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Keep Looking Up!
Stargazing is accessible to everyone, everywhere. Even with light pollution, the planets and brightest stars are visible in our local area. Follow the planetarium on social media for posts about upcoming stargazing events visible in your backyard (IPSD area or Aurora, Illinois). Below are the planetarium director's favorite resources to help you with your backyard stargazing.
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Naperville Astronomical Association Local Telescope Viewing Opportunities
Star Walk 2 or SkyView Lite Both phone/tablet apps are free (iOS & Android)
Skymap.com Free Printable Sky Map Download
Sky & Telescope’s Interactive Sky Chart
Star Wheel Free Printable Download with Directions
NASA’s Spot the Station
NASA's Monthly Video Podcast What’s Up
Sea & Sky’s Yearly Calendar of Celestial Events
Stellarium Free Open Source Astronomy Computer Software