Learn How to Become an Expert Stargazer

On Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 8:48:35 PM UTC-4, Quadibloc wrote:
On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 12:06:18 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 12:28:38 PM UTC-4, RichA wrote:

The use of the word, "stargazer" instead of observer or amateur astronomer
seems to suggest it is aimed at newbies who really don't know anything.

That word does seem to have an almost astrological connotation.

Yes, I agree, but given the "almost", it could have been intended merely as
something more informal or playful. But it doesn't combine well with "expert".
Still, the term "stargazer" is used more often by the general public than more
accurate terms, such as "observer" or "amateur astronomer" as previously
suggested.

Amateur astronomers might need to do some "brand management."

I cringe a bit whenever I hear "stargazer" used to describe us.