One evening last week we went to Sydney Observatory to do some star gazing. So, first of all, we wandered round looking at old astronomy equipment, then we listened to one of the astronomers talking about the size of the universe, galaxies etc accompanied by a 3D video. But then we were informed that this was one of the worst possible nights for stargazing, as it was cloudy and there was a full moon (typical!) However we did get to see Saturn and its rings and the star Alpha Centuri which we discovered is in fact a double star. We also looked at the moon through the telescope but it was too bright to see much detail. Plus it literally made you go blind in one eye for a minute when you looked away, which was an odd experience!
Just to point out: yes we do realise that going to an observatory when it's cloudy isn't the brightest of ideas, but what can you do when you've had a really sunny day then suddenly it clouds over? (So, no wise guy comments!!)
The Opera House and (that bloody) full moon as photographed from the ferry from Manly to Circular Quay.
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