305: Stargazing for SEL with Swapna Krishna

<p><a href="https://www.swapnakrishna.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><strong>SWAPNA KRISHNA</strong></a> writes about space, science, and technology. You can find her at the YouTube channel <a href="https://youtube.com/@adastraspace">Ad Astra</a>, and her work has been published at outlets such as Wired, Engadget, The Verge, NPR, and Slate.</p> <p>Her new book provides a novel approach to mindfulness while learning more about science and history.</p> <p><a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/pocket-nature-stargazing-contemplate-the-cosmos-to-find-inner-peace-swapna-krishna/19743264?ean=9781797221366" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pocket Nature: Stargazing: Contemplate the Cosmos to Find Inner Peace</a></p> <p>Part of the Pocket Nature series, this petite volume features helpful tips for stargazing, plus thoughtful meditations related to stars, space, and the universe.<br /> In a cool palette with celestial illustrations, Stargazing is a must-have companion for amateur astronomers, space enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and anyone looking to slow down and find time for contemplation.<br /> In these pages, learn about features of the night sky, from the Milky Way to moon craters to the planets in our solar system; read a brief history of stargazing in cultures around the world; and discover seventeen notable constellations to observe in the northern hemisphere throughout the year. With ruminative meditations on the universe, moonlight, stardust, and more, this pocket-size guide to the cosmos has everything you need to better understand and appreciate the night sky.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Learn more with Shifting Schools this year:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.shiftingschools.com/">https://www.shiftingschools.com/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you to our amazing show sponsor: Mackin</p> <p><a href= "https://home.mackin.com/">https://home.mackin.com/</a></p>