Nine-Years Ago Today. Crepuscular rays from the deck of the MV World Odyssey. Semester at Sea. (08-Jan-2016, Pacific Ocean)
Winter Night Sky.
The forecast was for the night was initially clear with some clouds later in the night. The waxing gibbous moon (69% illuminated) was bright enough to interfere with observations of deep sky objects. I programed the telescopes to initially observe the moon, then later as the moon moves toward the west picked targets in the other direction. I also set up a camera with a fisheye lens viewing the telescopes with the moon and southern night sky in the background. The images were used to create the following time-lapse video of the night.
Author: David Mathre
I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.
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