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What does it mean?
The stars should be as reachable and known as places on a map.
In plain terms
Stars should be as easy to access as towns on a map.
What can you take from it?
Wonder should be accessible to everyone.

Where it applies

  • night sky viewing
  • teaching children
  • travel planning

Putting it to work

  • look up often
  • map interests
  • share wonder

Questions to consider

  • What is out of reach you wish to access?
  • How do you map wonder?

Another view

Stars remain physically distant despite our desire to reach them.

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