The universe is massive, filled with hundreds of millions of galaxies and stars 100 times larger than the sun. But what if we looked down instead of looking up? There are entire worlds all around us that we can’t see. The smaller we get, the crazier these worlds are. How small can we get, and what does the world look like from that perspective?
Use this site to find the best place to stargaze near you
Astronomers have only begun to understand what lies in the galaxy beyond our planet. Billions of stars, asteroids and planets hang above our heads every night. Tap or click here for an app to help see which constellations and planets are out tonight.
If you enjoy staring at the night sky, you may be disappointed in your view, depending on where you live. Cities and a rising world population have given birth to light pollution, making the night sky incredibly difficult to see, especially if you want to locate a particular planet or star.
This website hopes to help you find the perfect stargazing spot to see the Milky Way or Big Dipper free of light pollution. Here is how to find the ideal location to view the night sky.
Dark Site Finder
DarkSiteFinder.com was created by a fellow stargazer who wanted to be free of the light pollution in big cities and find the perfect places around him to get a good glimpse of the universe.
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The website covers international locations to find the perfect viewing spot anywhere. The areas are broken down by color scale — the darker the color scale, the better the viewing possibilities.
The website does warn that while the places listed are optimal for viewing the sky free of light pollution, it doesn’t consider certain factors that can affect what you see, like humidity and localized lights.
How to use the map
The overall map can seem a little complicated, but thankfully the owner has created a handy map information page to walk you through how to use it. You can access that here.
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Starry-eyed humans have admired the cosmos for centuries. Astronomers of the past would have burned in envy of modern-day stargazers. The best astronomy apps of 2022 let you understand the stars better than your ancestors could.
Pretty pearly whites
I’ve used this whitening toothpaste for years to keep my smile sparklin’, but if you’re just getting into the teeth-whitening game, I found some helpers to jumpstart your journey.
- Try this one-week all-natural whitening kit ($22.99) to kick it off. Social media stars have been all over it to get their chompers camera‑ready.
- Or try this two-step system with a polish and a gel ($12.92). You’ll be movin’ on up the teeth-whitening scale in no time.
- Take your whitening game on the road with this pack of disposable toothbrushes (20% off, $9.49), which have a little bead of whitening toothpaste pre-applied. Adding these to my regimen!
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He's 9 years old and sells $250 million a year in merch
Nine-year-old Ryan Kaji is one of YouTube’s most popular stars. At first, he unboxed toys. Later, he covered video games, sports, and other projects. Here’s the story behind this tiny multimillionaire.
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🎙️ Speaking badly of the dead making money is a grave mistake: AI is driving new money into the estates of Hollywood legends in ElevenLabs’ Reader App. You can listen to audiobooks narrated by stars like Judy Garland, James Dean, Burt Reynolds and Sir Laurence Olivier. They only needed 30 minutes of audio to create these eerily accurate “professional voice clones.”
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Slowdown in song speeds per decade as musicians age. It’s not just you; even rock stars get slower with age (paywall link). Scientists studied musicians from Eddie Vedder to Dolly Parton and found after their 30s, the songs they wrote got sleepier (read: slower). My fave Dolly quote? “I’m not offended by dumb blonde jokes. I’m not dumb and I’m not blonde.”
Spruce up your kitchen with these 13 great products
Is your kitchen full of old, broken appliances, cracked cups and stained plates? Yep, it’s definitely time for a kitchen product makeover.
All it takes is a few matching sets, some space-saving items and this list of 13 outstanding products that promise to spruce up your kitchen.
NASA's Hubble Telescope just spotted the farthest star ever seen
Since our first interaction with space, NASA has come a long way. It’s installed astronauts year-round in space and developed technologically advanced equipment like the Hubble telescope to give us a deeper insight into the universe.
Get rich quick … never: The FTC is handing out $12 million in refunds to over 25,000 people who fell for a house-flipping scheme. The Zurixx scam lured victims with promises of quick cash and endorsements from HGTV stars like Tarek El Moussa, Hilary Farr and Christina Hall. Basic three-day training courses started at $1,997 and ranged all the way up to $41,297. Oof.
If it’s not a mother or father, it’s not a parent: Chip and Joanna Gaines, the former HGTV stars known for the hit show “Fixer Upper,” just said they have a strict no-social-media policy for their five kids until the summer before college. Now, juxtapose this sage advice with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s 10-year-old daughter, North, who has 19.2 million followers on TikTok. If you thought yesterday’s child stars were screwed up, you ain’t seen nothing yet.
Once upon a crime: Netflix’s new true-crime miniseries, “Baby Reindeer,” is getting rave reviews. Scottish comedian Richard Gadd wrote and stars in the retelling of his own real-life stalker story. After giving her a free cup of tea, Gadd’s stalker barraged him with 40,000 emails and countless X posts and voicemails over five years. Could you imagine?
Stars-truck: The $100,000 Tesla Cybertruck is the latest accessory for celebs like Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Jay Leno. People are already cashing in, flipping their Cybertrucks for double the price. Who’s going to tell them it looks like a 5-year-old’s drawing?
Top 5 wireless and Bluetooth speakers to take on the go
Everyone loves listening to music. In fact, the only thing better than enjoying your favorite songs is sharing them with friends and family.
What you need is a portable speaker. Just connect via Bluetooth and play background music at the pool, during road trips, at your next house party, or even in a relaxing bath at home.
Save some cash! 3 ways to buy refurbished tech
It seems like every day, inventors are creating new technologies we couldn’t have imagined. It’s easy to get stars in your eyes over shiny new gadgets that promise the world, but a high price tag can shatter your excitement. Luckily, if you buy refurbished tech, you can enjoy cutting-edge gadgets and avoid fat payments.
Razer Blade 15
Game in style with the Razer Blade 15. No PC game is a match for it — this laptop has the strength for them all. Plus, it’s stylish and well-built.
Powerful and stuffed with ports, the Razer Blade 15 is a luxurious gaming machine with a lot to offer. Check out its specs below.
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5 must-have accessories for AirPods owners
Now that Christmas is over, you’re probably on the hunt for accessories to go with all the tech gadgets you got. Those new toys weren’t cheap, and you need to make sure you have what you need to protect them.
That goes for nearly all of your new tech gadgets. Whether you got a new iPad or tablet, an upgraded phone, a laptop, or a smart speaker, there’s a way to protect it. These accessories for your new Apple tech can help you get started.
Get an astronaut's-eye view of space without the rocket
For those of us on the ground wishing we were up among the stars, there’s one way to get an astronaut’s-eye view of the planet without having to hitch a ride on a rocket ship.
NASA’s official Worldview website shows exactly what the Earth looks like from space — complete with weather patterns, the day and night cycle, cloud layers and true, accurate colors derived from satellites.
Wikipedia fail after legend's death
Open/download audioLegendary singer-actress Doris Day died Monday at age 97. Just after her death, however, the memory of this most beloved of stars was dragged into the internet cesspool by Wikipedia.
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