How to Have Fun Stargazing

Learn about the constellations -- their names, where they are positioned and even the mythology that surrounds them. Visit your local library or do some research on the Internet to educate yourself about night sky. Websites to consider visiting include those of "Astronomy" and "Sky and Telescope" magazines. Take notes, if you'd like, or print out images of different constellations, as well as their coordinates, and bring them with you as a reference when you go out stargazing. Knowing what you are looking at will make the experience that much more fun.

Bring along stargazing equipment. A pair of binoculars or a telescope will help make your stargazing experience even more fun, as they allow you to get a bit of a closer look at the stars, planets and other celestial objects that are worlds away.

Play a game while you're stargazing. Make up a list of the different constellations and see how many you can find, or how quickly you can spot them. Predict how many how many shooting stars you think you will see, count the actual number and see who made the closest prediction.

Get comfortable while stargazing. Spread a blanket out on the ground and top it with some pillows. Lay down on the blanket and pillows and cover yourself up with another blanket if it's chilly out. The more comfortable you are, the more fun the experience will be, as you'll avoid being plagued with a kink in your neck or getting cold.