Memorable walks around the Parkes region
We are not in lock down. So, technically, if not told to self-isolate or quarantine, we are able to walk. But should we? In this context, the idea of a solitary walk would seem to fit with the current rules of social distancing. That's what I thought, until this morning. It was a glorious sunrise. …
Open Days are a great way to get walking AND value-add to your experience! Check out this blog post from the recent open day at the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope …
I’m old enough to be one of the “We called it the telescope” brigade. It was a little confusing to this little girl because it didn’t look like other telescopes.
This weekend, the CSIRO held an open day at their Parkes Radio Telescope. Mum and I headed out as early as we could but still had to stand in a long line for tickets. It was a free event and the ticket booth didn’t have to stay open long before they were all gone.
It was a 20 minute tour, with only 14 people per group, and it looked like there were only 3 groups within the perimeter at any time. They really couldn’t put any more people through AND keep it safe. It is still a working observatory.
We had 2 hours to wait until our 11:15 time slot.
Plenty of time to wander around and take a few…
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Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
