stargazer

noun

star·​gaz·​er ˈstär-ˌgā-zər 

1

: one who gazes at the stars: such as

a

: astrologer

b

: astronomer

2

: any of various marine bony fishes (families Uranoscopidae and Dactyloscopidae) with the eyes on top of a blocky or conical head

Examples of stargazer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And as long as stargazers are in a dark location, equipment like telescopes and binoculars shouldn't be necessary to glimpse a shooting star. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024

So far, 2024 has seen a comet, a total solar eclipse and Northern Lights across the world, but this weekend, stargazers may be able to see a spectacular bright meteor or fireball. —Jamie Carter, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

Is anyone able to connect me with an urban stargazer with a telescope? —Abbey Stone, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024

In the Northern Hemisphere, it can be identified by finding the two brightest stars -- Arcturus and Vega -- and tracking a straight line from one to the other, leading stargazers to Hercules and the Corona Borealis. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1