Head to the wilds of Utah (Goblin Valley would be good) to see stars as they are.
Clear air, a warm campfire and extremely low light pollution makes for a wondrous experience for city folks who have been blindered by technology.
We once camped at the bottom of Mariscal Canyon on the Rio Grande in Big Bend national Park. At that point, the canyon is 1400 ft deep, with sheer cliffs on either side of the river.
The result is a restricted "slot" view of the heavens, with the stars being especially bright due to the high clear air and the absence of light pollution. Under these conditions, the "movement" of the stars is quite apparent.
Peregrine falcons also nest in the canyon walls at this point. To hear their eerie "skree" echo in the canyon is a memorable experience.
We once camped at the bottom of Mariscal Canyon on the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park. At that point, the canyon is 1400 ft deep, with sheer cliffs on either side of the river.
The result is a restricted "slot" view of the heavens, with the stars being especially bright due to the high clear air and the absence of light pollution. Under these conditions, the "movement" of the stars is quite apparent.
Peregrine falcons also nest in the canyon walls at this point. To hear their eerie "skree" echo in the canyon is a memorable experience.