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Cruise Ship Astronomy and Astrophotography

AUTHOR Redfern, Gregory I.
PUBLISHER Springer (12/19/2018)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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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 photography 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 on astrophotography will teach you the nitty-gritty details of taking pictures of the night sky while at sea. 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.
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ISBN-13: 9783030009571
ISBN-10: 3030009572
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 343
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 9.10 x 0.70 x 9.30 inches
Weight: 1.60 pound(s)
Country of Origin: NL
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BISAC Categories
Science | Space Science - Astronomy
Science | General
Science | Physics - Astrophysics
Dewey Decimal: 520
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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.
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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 photography 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 on astrophotography will teach you the nitty-gritty details of taking pictures of the night sky while at sea. 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.
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