Monday, December 30, 2024

Curtin University

Curtin University In the art district of Curtin University was this wonderful feature which I wandered past on the way to the Planetary Science department.

Sunday, December 29, 2024

Murrili Meteorite

Murrili Meteorite Fragment
Not behind yesterday's door specifically, but in the Planetary Science Department are some amazing objects under research. This is one fragment of the Murrili Meteorite, famous because it was the first meteorite fragment tracked and found with the Desert Fireball Network of cameras run by Curtin University.

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Desert Fireball Network

Desert Fireball Network
I wondered what was behind that incredible door. Now I know. I was fortunate to take a visit inside.

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Merry Christmas to one and all. This was the beautiful Christmas Eve view over King's Beach and Caloundra last night.

Monday, December 23, 2024

Touchdown Perth

Touchdown Perth Airport
And finally the plane touches us down in Perth over 5 hours of travelling at nearly 900 km/hr later. Australia is big.

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Lake Torrens

Lake Torrens Lake Torrens (salt lake) South Australia was just off our starboard side as we headed toward Perth.

Friday, December 20, 2024

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Sunday, December 15, 2024

Wildhorse Lookout

Wildhorse Mountain
The Wildhorse Mountain Lookout beside the Bruce Highway, near the Glasshouse Mountains. Another great place to go for a walk with a view.

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Woody Point Jetty

Woody Point Jetty The Woody Point Jetty is always a nice walk when visiting the area of Redcliffe.

Friday, December 13, 2024

HMQS Gayundah

Shipwreck Redcliffe
HMQS Gayundah oxidises steadily in the ion rich ocean shores of the Pacific Ocean.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Happy Valley Beach

Happy Valley Beach The beach where the Caloundra Bar used to be. Nature is dynamic and on the move, one has to keep up.

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Friday, December 6, 2024

Solar Telescope

Solar Telescope A new solar telescope at the Gondwana Stars Observatory so we can see views of the sun in Hydrogen alpha (656nm).

Thursday, December 5, 2024

North Gregory Hotel

The North Gregory Hotel The North Gregory Hotel, another one of the more picturesque buildings in town with some history behind it.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Tuesday, December 3, 2024