Winter is a wonderful time for stargazing. The clear, crisp (and cold!) nights mean that there is usually very little haze in the sky to obscure the view of the stars. As long as you are nowhere near any sources of light pollution you should have an awesome view of the sky. One of the most amazing things to see when stargazing is the galactic center of the Milky Way. This is that beautiful band of white that you see arcing through the sky. Unfortunately, the galactic center is not visible at our latitude this time of year, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't still go out to appreciate the beautiful night sky. Here is a recent image of Hollow Rock in Grand Portage with the star-filled January sky glimmering above the rock. Enjoy!
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