I used to live in the city. I loved being connected to other people, to bus and train stations, and to all the amenities that cities provide. But there was one thing I didn’t like and it was that every time I looked up, all I could see was light pollution. Street lamps, office lights, and car lights all teamed together to stop me from enjoying the beautiful, majestic night sky.
I was therefore glad when the day came for us to buy a new home, this time in the countryside. We are less connected but now, when I look up, I can see a wide array of stars and constellations. If I’m honest, though, I have no idea what I’m looking at half the time. I needed a companion – someone to talk me through what I saw. I needed an expert. Unfortunately, I lacked that in a person, but I found the next best thing, an app called Star Walk 2, which is free with ads.
