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Some are obvious, like a total solar eclipse or Saturn through a telescope, but others are just as interesting - if sometimes off the beaten path.įor instance, we always hear about asteroids in the news. So I thought hard about the essential “must-sees” for any watcher of the skies. To me, the stars are irresistible, but my sense is that many people don’t look up as much as they’d like. Galileo would kill to come back for one more clear night if he could. It’s a cosmos-sized wilderness that invites both deep exploration and reflection. The concerns of Earth absorb so much of our lives that the sky provides an essential relief valve. In a nutshell, it’s a bucket list of cosmic things I think everyone should see sometime in their life. The full title is - get ready for this - Wonders of the Night Sky You Must See Before You Die: The Guide to Extraordinary Curiosities of Our Universe. The photo appears in my new book in the chapter titled “Stars on Water.” Credit: Bob KingĪfter months parked in front of a computer, I’m thrilled to announce the publication of my new book. Framed by stars reflected by water, a kayaker leans back to take in the grandeur of the night sky.