Every star you see in the night sky is bigger and brighter than our sun. | Photo by Jake Weirick for Unsplash

Stargazing

Dispatch

The Weekend Dispatch: June 11


KINUTE
JUN 11, 2022

We want to publish your stories. Send us your ideas that highlight adventure, outdoor education, or environmental initiatives.

Welcome to the Weekend Dispatch. Here are our top finds for June 11.

"Nights are for dreaming." Photo by David García 

01. Photographer pick: David García 

Based out of Madrid, Spain, García is an adventure photographer with a special interest in night landscapes. Whether snapping the stars in the night sky or peeking up through the crevice of a cave, this skywatcher captures a piece of space in every photo.  

Check out his twinkly portfolio at eldelron.

Photo by Neil Rosenstech | Unsplash

02. Article pick: Meteor shower guide 2022: Dates and viewing advice 

Meteor showers may not be as bright this year as they're expected to coincide with large moon phases, but there are still many great opportunities to see these streaking bursts of light crossing the night sky. 

This article includes a detailed calendar of events and expert recommendations on which showers are worth getting out of bed for.

"The Secret World of Stargazing: Find solace in the stars" by Adrian Nathan West. Provided photo

03. Book pick: The Secret World of Stargazing

Stargazing doesn't need to be complicated. Beautifully written with no deep science, this is the perfect guide for anyone intrigued by the night sky. With a season tour of exactly what can be spotted in the sky at all times of the year, "The Secret World of Stargazing" will have you looking forward to those clear nights when you can look up and better understand those foreign lights so far away ... whether you're on a beach somewhere or in your own backyard. 

No equipment required!

To purchase, visit google.com.

Although the existence of black holes is now almost universally accepted, mostly from the effect of their gravity on nearby objects, no one has actually seen one. Photo by Jacob Granneman | Unsplash

04. Audio pick: Black Hole

Black holes have been a mystery for quite some time. Their monstrous power and seemingly endless existence have made them difficult to research. But as a new generation of advanced laser systems and technology enters the science world, astronomers and scientists are becoming better able to trace the life cycle of black holes and beginning to discover just how powerful (and scary) they really are. 

This impressive documentary follows one of these life cycles from its violent beginning to its very final moments. 


RECOMMENDED
The Dispatch: Jan. 11
The Dispatch: Jan. 4
The Dispatch: Dec. 28