0 the activity of looking up at the stars and objects in space as a hobby, as part of scientific study, or as part of astrology (= the belief that the position of the stars influences people's lives):
The astronomy professor stood on a ladder inside the Observatory getting ready for a night of stargazing.
Once limited only to scientists, stargazing took off among amateurs in the 1960s.
Until not too long ago professional stargazing was a tough business, demanding as much physical stamina as scientific know-how.
I thought he did a little stargazing.
As the island is well outside the light cone of coastal cities, the stargazing is spectacular, with nightly meteor showers not uncommon.
Park rangers host public stargazing events and evening programs on astronomy, nocturnal animals, and night sky protection.
He has a doctorate in stargazing and is a prominent figure in the onmy world.
These clubs have organized school activities such as poetry competitions, sports competitions, stargazing nights, math and science competitions, etc.