Reflection

Even though I only did six blog posts, I really do think I learned quite a bit about the night sky. From the area that I am from in Washington State, there is always a dark night sky because we are not near a city and we live in a country. I am now excited to go home and lay on my balcony to see if I can find any constellations that I have posted about. Since I know a little bit more about the night sky, I am more aware of how today's generation does not take into consideration of the beauty of the natural world around us. It discourages me to see that we take for granted the night sky that was once our compass for travelling because we are more focused on looking down at our technology in the palm of our hands. Based from this blog, I want to take what I have learned and make it into a project for the kids on my reservation. The reason is because I want them to see that there is much to observe in this world and observing the night sky will give us this sense of connection to the world instead of the disconnection we continue to have. I feel like this would be very beneficial because much of our culture does revolve around the night sky, therefore, they can intertwine knowledge of our culture with astronomy and physics. Overall though, I have realized that personally, looking up into the night sky for stars or planets is very relaxing and a great way to bond with friends. It made me think that there is so much in this world and universe that has yet to be discovered that it excites me to know that I have a chance these discoveries. So, in conclusion, I do appreciate your efforts in showing us a whole new world that is right above us Professor Gunderson. I do plan to look up more often and see what the night sky has in store for me.