While many people have turned to Netflix to escape the darkness of living in a pandemic, others have found solace in a different kind of darkness: the night sky.
Celestial events like eclipses or comets typically trigger a surge in interest, but this year has been different, says Michael Bieler, president of telescope retailer Astronomics in Norman, Oklahoma.Â
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In a year when so many peopleâs lives have been upended, many have found comfort in the quiet and predictable movement of the stars and planets.
Next Mondayâs Saturn-Jupiter conjunction has generated excitement, but telescope sales have been through the roof all year. Mr. Bieler says his company is still filling backorders from the summer.