Monthly Archives: September 2013

Alongside in Auckland. The anthem says “God defend New Zealand.” This is how it’s actually done.

NZ again.

It’s almost painfully bright.

To the Botanic Gardens again, giving the deck time to dry before I re-seal it. And a lizard:

We’re still learning how to use the telescope. Actually, we’re just starting to see the lower foothills of thr learning curve. The moon was about 60° above the horizon in the early evening. These were taken by holding my phone … Continue reading →

There’s a lizard hiding in this picture.

This is why we went to Toowoomba. 305mm aperture, 1524mm focal length. Assembled, collimated and ready for dark. Hope it doesn’t rain.

It’s 120kms to Toowoomba, we’ve got four bottles of water, a full tank of gas, it’s beautiful day and we’re wearing shades….