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Look Up! The Importance of Stargazing

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

What can the night sky teach us about our own humanity? Whether you are looking up through the lights of the big city or surrounded by vast wilderness, stargazing can play an important role in reframing our perspective…

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What is a "normal" lifestyle anyway? ⠀
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