I used to gaze frequently. City light pollution limited that, but camping in remote areas and living in western Wyoming for a few years reignited the curiosity. The sky is definitely filled with wonder. It's understandable why it has such a place in the legends that led to the formation of religions.

Yes that is so cool. I live on the east coast and the night sky is way too bright to see much of the details. when I was a child in the 60's, we lived out in the "country" and the street light infection hadn't started yet. you could make out at least three different layers of stars. even with a telescope I can't see much from where I live now. just a pain in the ass.

I get it. I spent a few years in northern Nevada and looking at the stars was one of my favorite passtimes. I think every human on the planet should experience the beauty of the milky way at least once!

Southern Utah has a great dark sky I lived in Kanab for a while