Long before I’d ever seen my first theorem, I wanted to be an astronomer. In fact, I even majored in astronomy during my first year at UIUC. There’s probably an essay in me on my switch from astronomy to math, but who wants to read about the death of a childhood dream? And who said it had to die anyway?
I spent the early part of this week camping in the Northland (northernmost part of NZ’s north island). On our first night in Matai Bay we were treated to a semi-clear night (and a lovely pasta dinner, thank you Tim!). In the darkness, the Milky Way reminded me how much I love looking at the stars.
Naturally, I couldn’t resist taking a photo. A 30-second exposure wasn’t long enough to blow anyone’s mind, but it did pick up the southern cross and a slight hint of star trails. Star trails! The wheels are turning….
Yesterday I picked up two new toys for the camera: a wireless cable release and a tripod. Last night was too cloudy for star trails, but I did grab the above shot of Auckland’s skyline from Mission Bay.
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