star gazing on board

[momoftwinteens]

We will be sailing in August on the Sky, just in time for the best meteor showers of the year. Any tips, especially for photography, would be appreciated. Also, has anyone heard of star gazing parties on board the ships?

[zetachi]

We will be sailing in August on the Sky, just in time for the best meteor showers of the year. Any tips, especially for photography, would be appreciated. Also, has anyone heard of star gazing parties on board the ships?

 

Bring a tripod and your fastest, best lens (if DSLR) Set high ISO, wide open shutter, use a remote shutter release if you have one if not use timer. Use manual focus if your camera has it.

[FLAHAM]

The Jewel was far from ideal for stargazing. Way too much light from the decks for good viewing.

[zetachi]

just get as high and as far forward or astern as you can. It was plenty dark on the Indy last year just neglected to pack my Tripod. Shooting wide open and hand held at night is not the best options.

[pengu1n]

Onboard a cruise ship is not going to be a good place to get photos of a meteor shower. The lights from the decks will compete and you're on a moving vehicle which will blur your shots. Tripods don't work very well on a ship because the vibration from the engine travels up through the tripod. I would enjoy seeing it, but wouldn't count on getting any usable photos.