stargazer

[ stahr-gey-zer ]

noun

an impractical idealist.
any of several marine fishes of the family Uranoscopidae, having the eyes at the top of the head.
sand stargazer.

Origin of stargazer

First recorded in 1550–60; star + gazer

The telescope comes with a stargazer guide and moon map for amateurs to easily make new discoveries.
How to view your favorite planets and astronomical events | Jen McCaffery | July 21, 2021 | Popular-Science
No outburst is expected this year, and the moon isn’t totally cooperating, but stargazers should still be able to see plenty of streaks in the sky if they’re patient.
The Perseid meteor shower is about to begin—here’s how to catch it | empire | July 13, 2021 | Popular-Science
Here are some celestial objects that stargazers have suspected of dodging their telescopes over the years.
A guide to the solar system’s biggest secrets | Charlie Wood | January 5, 2021 | Popular-Science
All accounts come from civilizations in the northern hemisphere, even though stargazers in South America, Africa, and Australia had a clearer view of the galactic disk—a front row seat to stellar explosions.
Stars are dying all across the galaxy—why don’t we see them? | Charlie Wood | December 16, 2020 | Popular-Science
Alan Duffy, the lead scientist at the Royal Institution of Australia, recommends that stargazers hoping to get a clear view of both Jupiter and Saturn might want to look west before then.
Jupiter and Saturn will come close enough to form first ‘double planet’ visible in nearly 800 years | Teo Armus | December 4, 2020 | Washington Post

She is also the co-founder of the stargazer Foundation, which provides free online tools for nonprofits.
Women in the World Speakers | The Daily Beast | March 8, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
He rode sidewise and swaying, crooning a gay little saddle song; to which stargazer, his horse, twitched back an inquiring ear.
Stepsons of Light | Eugene Manlove Rhodes
Ticket dashed into the lead, but stargazer soon assumed command, with Berlin forcing the pace at his side.
History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 | John Lawrence O'Connor
On went stargazer, his dazzling pace tearing at the hearts of those who attempted to follow it.
History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 | John Lawrence O'Connor
Because it made me mad to see a stargazer like that turning your head.
The Garden of Eden | Max Brand
Did you ever read of the stargazer who fell into an open well at the street corner?
Bunyan Characters - Third Series | Alexander Whyte

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