One of the best parts of living in or visiting North Dakota is the spectacular skies. With no towering mountains or huge city skylines to block the view, all you need to do is look towards the horizon and see an immense expanse of sky. The low population density and lack of light pollution also mean that the clear night skies are nothing short of jaw-dropping. If you haven’t experienced stargazing in North Dakota yet, you should, and even if you can’t go do it right now, there is a wonderful 360° video that will take you there and tell you about all of the constellations.
North Dakota has truly beautiful skies. Many people consider the sunsets the best in the world, but if you stay out longer to see the night sky, you’ll find it equally gorgeous.
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Thanks to the low light pollution and wide-open spaces with nothing to block your view, North Dakota is the perfect place for stargazing. You’re able to see thousands upon thousands of stars and even views of the Milky Way.
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While you’re gazing at the sky, you might be able to pick out some of the well-known constellations - like Orion’s Belt, the Big Dipper, and more, but there are others you can learn about.
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There are many constellations in the sky, and the State Historical Society of North Dakota made an awesome video highlighting the constellations you can see from North Dakota. This isn’t just an informative video to watch passively, though – it is interactive and will make you feel like you’re actually stargazing on a clear night.
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The video below has a 360° experience. Once you press play, you can click and drag with a mouse, press the arrow keys in the top left corner, or move your mobile device in the direction you want to look to look around wherever you’d like and learn about the constellations. Check it out:
How many of the constellations did you already know about? Which ones were new to you? Test out your new knowledge on a clear night in North Dakota next time you get the chance!
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