Must have been a lot more easy to become familiar with when people weren't living in light pollution 24/7.
It's funny you say that, I just acquired a Meade reflector telescope with computer-controlled motorized mount that belonged to my late grandfather and I've been meaning to drag it out into the country somewhere to see some stuff.
https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/
It's honestly amazing. I had no idea the milky way was so visible.
Must have been a lot more easy to become familiar with when people weren't living in light pollution 24/7.
It's funny you say that, I just acquired a Meade reflector telescope with computer-controlled motorized mount that belonged to my late grandfather and I've been meaning to drag it out into the country somewhere to see some stuff.
https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/
It's honestly amazing. I had no idea the milky way was so visible.