Springer, 2019. — 357 p. — (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series). — ISBN: 3030009572.
Enrich your next sea vacation with this fun how-to guide to observing and doing astrophotography on water. Collecting together the author's five decades of astrophotography and teaching experience, this book shares all the practical information you will need to start on your own astronomy adventure. Part I is full of practical advice on what to pack, the best ways to enjoy the night sky from your cruise ship observatory, specific astronomical objects and events to look out for, and myriad other useful tips. Part II gives you a crash course on astrophotography at sea, teaching you the nitty-gritty details of taking pictures of the night sky. Proof that it can be done is provided by the many amazing color astrophotographs taken by the author while following the steps laid out in this book.
Cruise Ship AstronomyCruise Considerations and What to Pack Astronomy-Wise
Big Bang to Homo Erectus to Multi-Messenger Astronomy
Using Your Ship-Observatory at Sea
Location, Location, Location
The Sun, Sunsets, Sunrises and More
The Stars
The Milky Way and Other Galaxies
The Planets
The Moon
Eclipses
Spotting the International Space Station and Other Satellites
Asteroids and Comets, Meteor Showers, Fireballs and Bolides
Auroras and Other Glows in the Sea and Sky
Astrophotography at SeaYes, It Can Be Done and How to Do It
Redfern’s Rules of Astrophotography at Sea
Preparing for Your At-Sea Astrophotography Session. Astrophotography Session Checklists
Taking What the Sea, Sky and Ship Will Give You
Process, Print and Post
Bringing the Astrophotography Bug Ashore
Appendix: Suggested Reading and Internet Sites