Binocular, Telescope and Optical World
I found this guy near Perth. I was prepared to fork out for new binos, but with a bit of heaving we unscrewed one of the oculars and rethreaded it and they are fine now, so Alun can put the screwdriver away. They will not resolve any stars in Omega Cen though. So thanks to Keith and regards to all at Astronomy Group West Australia.


And now if you want a picture here's a friendly wild parrot who wanted to show-off for the camera outside a typical Aussie teashop....

And for all those who don't believe what we tell them about the Earth's tilt these tree are losing their leaves in May....

Day 7 clear sky!

Last night had the first clear sky since leaving Europe. I picked up the binos to see if A Cen could be resolved into a double and to found that they have a fault. I was seeing double. This pair I have not used for some time and only packed them for their size. So today I have to visit an optics store. I might send the faulty ones back to Alun H for screwdriver attention.

However they worked up to a point and I could show my friend Mike Omega Cen (The average Australian is not much bothered by the sky) and through the moonlight the 3 brightest stars of Crux were visible. Later on the seeing improved and all 5 were naked-eye.

For those who want a picture, here are some didjeridoos!
http://www.truebluegallery.com/

Lunar observation - equatorial mount!

Clark Quay, Singapore; cheap food- expensive beer.

Sea level about to rise?

Is this a ship on top of these buildings? Built in the last year if you know about this building leave a comment. Merlion Park, Singapore

Singapore a well ordered society

Singapore a well ordered society? The clue is on the signs. A £500 fine for riding your bike in a subway. Come to think of it; not actually seen many bikes and mopeds.