INTJs and Stargazing

[BlackHawk]

I was reading the Lunar Eclipse thread and noticed everyone expressing awe/wonder/intrigue/interest over the eclipse, and mentions of other astronomical phenomena.
Do you enjoy stargazing? What are your favorite events, constellations, or stars?

I have an attachment to Rigel, a blue star in Orion, just because.

[cielo market]

Rigel is definitely beautiful. I'm also a fan of planetary nebulae because of their ghost-like quality. And I have to mention Helix Nebula, which looks like one giant eyeball D:

Did you also jump for joy when Google Earth included space? :P

[DeadSpace]

love star gazing, orion, one of my favorites. NASA world wind is great too, comes with sloan digital sky survey module.

[Headstrong]

I love stargazing. :-) I look for the dippers and that's about it.

When it's too cold to lay outside, I take my car down to a neighboring creek and watch the stars out of my moon roof. It's so tranquil.

[thegnat]

Every time I go "somewhere", I always stargaze. I used to always lay on the ground and look up at the sky. Last time we all just craned our necks upwards. It's actually kind of a family tradition to do that whenever we visit there. Even though I don't know my constellations too well, I'm always in awe of the night sky. It reminds you how small of a fraction of the universe we are. And it is beautiful.

[Zilal]

I certainly like looking at the stars, but I do more daydreaming about life on other planets than thinking about the actual names of the stars or constellations. I would very much like to live somewhere without a lot of light pollution someday.

[Vortex]

I'm known for randomly stopping dead in my tracks and looking at the stars for long periods of time. I love them, although my constellation pointing-out ability sucks terribly...

[qwerty]

Hehe, I love the bright star filled sky. It's a shame I live in the city now and unfortunatly I don't get to see it completely.

Most nights I stare up at Orion and the Southern Cross (the only two I know the trajectory for and thus can find with ease). At my old place looking south it was common (at least once a week) to see what looked like shooting stars (though I imagine it was probably some other phenomenon).

I go up to visit my dad once a week and he always wonders why I drive home at midnight rather than staying the night. The reason is on the highway home I get to see it all, clear night with stars bursting out at me, I probably should focus more on the road though, sometimes maybe I think I look like a drunk driver swaying on the road cause I'm craning my neck to see them all.

[sonofone]

I love stars and anything that has to do with space. When I was a wee lad I visited Nasa.gov more than any other site on the web.

[dandylion]

I stargaze whenever I happen to be outside at night. It makes me feel like I'm at home, no matter where I am. :) I wish I lived on the mountains or in some rural area so I can get a better view of them. The last time I saw the sky in all its star-filled glory was when I went camping many years ago.

[AgentofGaming]

I just like looking at things by themselves. In space things seem simple, unobstructed, singled out. Also the distances are so large one can only imagine.
In summary I say there is a unique beauty in simplicity.

[JusVisiting]

I really enjoy stargazing. One of my favorite things to do is go out for a long run at night to the beach and stargaze while listening to the waves. So relaxing.

[INTJoe]

I (would) love star-gazing, but living in Houston, the sky is always either A) overcast or B) full of light pollution.

It's very difficult to ever see many stars here. Then again, I don't own a telescope. But if I'm out of town...heck...even 50 miles outside the city, camping, I seem to see them quite a bit more often and always am reminded of how beautiful stars are.

[Zilal]

Have you all seen many meteors?

[AgentofGaming]

Have you all seen many meteors?

Nope. I have yet to see a meteor shower, although I'd would if next offered to.
I think all the previous ones happened when I'm asleep like 4AM.

[Solaris]

I have always loved star-gazing. I can't remember a time when I didn't. When my brain lets me know I need to retreat from the world a bit and engage my introverted self, I go someplace at night and look up at the stars.

I make a point to see as many interesting celestial events as I can, though I know I miss some of them.

[BadMojo]

I like the stillness on a cold and clear winter night. No wind, and no sounds apart from my breathing. I can never help wondering how small we are, when I look upon the stars. The thoughtless wonder and immense fascination always gives me a sense of peace.

[Antares]

I was reading the Lunar Eclipse thread and noticed everyone expressing awe/wonder/intrigue/interest over the eclipse, and mentions of other astronomical phenomena.
Do you enjoy stargazing? What are your favorite events, constellations, or stars?

I have an attachment to Rigel, a blue star in Orion, just because.

I watched a lunar eclipse a couple of months ago, but it wasn't that fun because I missed the exact alignment that would 'consume' the moon. Instead, I watch it emerge for about half an hour. It was still fascinating, but I did miss out on the best part. My mother wanted to hunt down a solar eclipse for me to watch. Yes, costs a lot of money... Good thing she cares about my interests. I got a projector that projects images of stars, constellations and the moon on the ceiling. Honestly? I would have liked a telescope. I can't really stargaze in Shanghai here. Too much pollution, and at most I would be about to see Mars... Or Sirius. Nothing else. There's usually at most five or six planets and stars visible.

I love stargazing though. I'm not trained enough in astronomy to know exactly what to look for should I want to find Monoceros among the stars, nor identify Sadalmelic, but the opportunity to star-gaze is so rare (I remember Australia, on the four-mile beach of Port Douglas. It was amazing; the most stars I've ever seen in my life), I would be content simply lying on the grass and marvel at their grandeur and beauty. It's one of the only times that I can really relax and let go of my thoughts. I fully utilise my introverted feeling function and become the 'poet' who is always present, but lacks the opportunity to express herself ;)

In fact, my username should say it all ;) First Camelopardalis then Antares, which is Alpha Scorpii and incidentally one of my favorite constellations.

I love stargazing. :-) I look for the dippers and that's about it.

When it's too cold to lay outside, I take my car down to a neighboring creek and watch the stars out of my moon roof. It's so tranquil.

Do you look for Polaris? I can't identify it... It's only the 48th brightest star. Sirius, Canopus and Vega, maybe, but Polaris... Too hard.

[brewmaster]

I always am stargazing. I know quite a few star names, few constellations (too vague), and I always stay on top of celestial events and when/where certain planets will be visible. I nearly bought a telescope, but my wife and I talked ourselves out of it, opting for buying one later when we can afford one that costs a couple K and is the size of me.

As far as finding Polaris its not too difficult. Depending on the intensity of your sky it can be tricky. If you live near a city/town then it pretty much eliminates most of the stars it could be to about two. The trick of using the side of the dipper works, but it's not a perfect alignment. If I remember right its the one that is slightly 'left' (West) of the straight line.

[Headstrong]

Do you look for Polaris? I can't identify it... It's only the 48th brightest star. Sirius, Canopus and Vega, maybe, but Polaris... Too hard.

I have never thought to look for it, but I definately will soon. Not tonight though. Daytime wind chills in the single digits...brrrr. Speaks for itself.

Edit: I feel kind of silly now after posting that. I probably have seen Polaris, but I'll check regardless. Don't mind me...just got back from class and extremely sleep deprived.

[Antares]

I've noticed that many people like stargazing here, and I like to do it with slow, heroic or romantic orchestral music. It just makes the mood and the stars all the more beautiful, which greatly enhances the experience. What music do you prefer when stargazing?

What are your favorite events, constellations, or stars?

I have an attachment to Rigel, a blue star in Orion, just because.

I like eclipses, but I've had lunar eclipse off my list now. I still want partial and full solar eclipse, meteor shower and catching a comet. Probably not in my lifetime.

I have a thing for Antares and Arcturus. I love Alrisha and Sirrah too. Name-wise, I like Regulus (or Cor Leonis), Cor Caroli, Deneb, Canopus and Capella. Achernar too.

As for constellations, I like Pisces, Scorpius (Because it defeated Orion, which you like :devilish: JK), Andromeda, Aquila, Cygnus, Draco, Auriga, Lyra, Pyxis and Monoceros. No, I never liked Camelopardalis. I just like the way it seems to roll off my tongue when I say it. I soon realized what a nuisance to have to type that every time. Come on now. I never liked giraffes.

[Blacklustre King]

I simply love the night sky but every time I look at the stars I’ am filled with nauseating feelings of nostalgia. You know that quote from Men in Black, “I feel like I know more of what is going on out there then I do here.” or something to that degree…

Then again I get nostalgic from a lot of different sources, it is sickening.

[searcher]

Stargazing? I love stargazing (as much as it is possible for an INTJ to love anything).
I am particularly fond of the southern cross. It incudes several interesting objects despite its small size.
Saggitarius is also very rewarding.

[Timdotz]

Am I the only INTJ to enjoy watching clouds more than stargazing? Or have I not been stargazing enough?

[BlackHawk]

Or have I not been stargazing enough?

You haven't been stargazing enough!
:p

The one constellation I want to find but never have been able to is the Corona Borealis. It's kinda like the northern equivalent to the cross.

[lancelot]

I was reading the Lunar Eclipse thread and noticed everyone expressing awe/wonder/intrigue/interest over the eclipse, and mentions of other astronomical phenomena.
Do you enjoy stargazing? What are your favorite events, constellations, or stars?

I have an attachment to Rigel, a blue star in Orion, just because.

I mostly thought of astronomy as a way of escape, thinking of astronomy like a science fiction show or something.
I would use my telescope to view Andromeda, Orion, and double double star systems: Epsilon Lyra.

I studied Astronomy for a year in college and watched a lot of science fiction.

[Pinkie]

I love stars. In Newcastle city centre there's a science-y type place (hahaha, the Linguistics student's grasp of language is FAILING) called The Life Centre and it has a little planetarium and it's so beautiful. I might go back, actually, and see if I can memorise more of the sky. Stars make me feel really peaceful.

[thod]

Do you look for Polaris? I can't identify it... It's only the 48th brightest star. Sirius, Canopus and Vega, maybe, but Polaris... Too hard.

Everyone should know how to locate this. The direction is almost exactly north and so can guide you if you get lost.

I presume you recognize ursa major = the great bear = the big dipper = the pan. Follow the end two stars in a line until you come to a 2nd magnitude star.

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The 2nd star in from the handle (Mizar) is another one for to look at. It has a faint companion (4th magnitude), its a binary system, and was an ancient test of eyesight.

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[lancelot]

Everyone should know how to locate this. The direction is almost exactly north and so can guide you if you get lost.

I presume you recognize ursa major = the great bear = the big dipper = the pan. Follow the end two stars in a line until you come to a 2nd magnitude star.

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The 2nd star in from the handle (Mizar) is another one for to look at. It has a faint companion (4th magnitude), its a binary system, and was an ancient test of eyesight.

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Polaris is the north star,... keep it simple

[lancelot]

Polaris is the north star,... keep it simple

Please forgive me for making such a stupid comment!

Your star map is beautiful!

[sriv]

I used to love stargazing, but as I developed my S, my N curiosity diminished.

[azelismia]

I do the two yearly meteor showers, Leonid and Perseid. I haven't been able to do it the last few years but I like to rent a cabin in the eastern part of the state where there is a lot less light pollution.

[Olgir]

I miss the stars. Haven't seen them in a year or two. Moving to a light polluted city made it kinda impossible.

[Big Grizzle]

I certainly like looking at the stars, but I do more daydreaming about life on other planets than thinking about the actual names of the stars or constellations. I would very much like to live somewhere without a lot of light pollution someday.

I totally agree. I live in the centre of London at the moment and I haven't seen a star apart from the sun for what seems like ages.

I did recently discover a really cool open source app called stellarium though. It tracks the objects in the night sky. It has a whole host of features. For example you can switch to viewing the stars from any planetary body within the Solar system.

Link is here for the app for those that are interested.
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[Cake]

I love stargazing, I used to spend hours in my backyard at night laying down staring up.