stargazing
noun [ U ] (also star-gazing, star gazing) uk/ˈstɑːˌɡeɪ.zɪŋ/ us/ˈstɑːrˌɡeɪ.zɪŋ/
(LOOKING AT STARS/PLANETS)
天文学;占星术
the activity of looking up at the stars and objects in space as a hobby, as part of scientific study, or as part of astrology (= the belief that the position of the stars influences people's lives)
The forest is far from any city lights and perfect for stargazing. 森林远离城市的灯光，是观星的理想之地。
Where is the best place to set up a telescope for stargazing? 哪个位置最适合安装望远镜来观星？
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- The astronomy professor stood on a ladder inside the Observatory getting ready for a night of stargazing.
- Once limited only to scientists, stargazing took off among amateurs in the 1960s.
- Until not too long ago professional stargazing was a tough business, demanding as much physical stamina as scientific know-how.