azlew Posted May 19, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I just heard from Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society and they stated : "YES I can re-verify that the star gazing program still exists and it is on our program schedule for every cruise from June 1 - through August." So check out their telescope(s). Just another attraction we all have to look forward to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonneh Posted May 19, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 19, 2016 My daughter will love this too. Thanks for posting. We are on the June 1st sailing. :D Cannot WAIT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azlew Posted May 21, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted May 21, 2016 yvonneh : Have a great trip and let us know about the telescope viewing on your trip. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted May 21, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I wonder how it will work on a ship that is rocking slightly and turning, even at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azlew Posted May 21, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Wendy they told me they pick and choose their times and nights based on predicted conditions. The nice thing about advanced telescopes they will automatically readjust based on conditions via their motors. They claim they post in the on board newsletter everyday when and if they will have the night sky viewing. I am surprised the more experienced PG travelers here haven't experienced this before. We have 10 nights so hopefully we can have one night to do this. Looking through a telescope at the skies in French Poly will be something we have never experienced and will certainly have a different view from what we see here. It's a nice add-on to what looks like truly a great adventure! Edited May 21, 2016 by azlew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonneh Posted May 22, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 22, 2016 yvonneh : Have a great trip and let us know about the telescope viewing on your trip. Thanks Thank you and will do!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotuIslander Posted May 24, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Wendy they told me they pick and choose their times and nights based on predicted conditions. The nice thing about advanced telescopes they will automatically readjust based on conditions via their motors. They claim they post in the on board newsletter everyday when and if they will have the night sky viewing. I am surprised the more experienced PG travelers here haven't experienced this before. We have 10 nights so hopefully we can have one night to do this.Looking through a telescope at the skies in French Poly will be something we have never experienced and will certainly have a different view from what we see here. It's a nice add-on to what looks like truly a great adventure! They only do the viewings while at anchor. The telescopes are large, low-tech Dobsonian style. They are very easy to use and lots of aperture for the $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sita Posted May 25, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Enjoyed the telescopic views from the PG but if you can't make it to one of them, recommend asking at reception for a current star chart and take a look topside yourself. The open sky is incredible. A dazzling milky way on view in Rangiroa ranks high in PG memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azlew Posted May 30, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted May 30, 2016 .....but if you can't make it to one of them, recommend asking at reception for a current star chart and take a look topside yourself. The open sky is incredible. A dazzling milky way on view in Rangiroa ranks high in PG memories. Thanks for that great tip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notion_of_the_Ocean Posted July 22, 2016 #10 Share Posted July 22, 2016 This sounds neat... anyone know if this will be there next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larro9 Posted July 23, 2016 #11 Share Posted July 23, 2016 There are many stargazing apps and I am hoping to use a few on my iPad while on the PG in Sept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted July 23, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 23, 2016 There are many stargazing apps and I am hoping to use a few on my iPad while on the PG in Sept. The Starwalk app has worked great on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azlew Posted July 24, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted July 24, 2016 The Starwalk app has worked great on the ship. Is the Starwalk app dependant on an internet connection to correct for position? Or do you put in coordinates or location country/city direct into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twin123185 Posted July 24, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Is the Starwalk app dependant on an internet connection to correct for position? Or do you put in coordinates or location country/city direct into it? No internet needed. I just pointed my phone at the sky and it worked. I don't pretend to understand why! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azlew Posted July 24, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted July 24, 2016 No internet needed. I just pointed my phone at the sky and it worked. I don't pretend to understand why! I just read up on it and it apparently uses GPS and you start by pointing it to the North? Sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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