
Messier 7 - Ptolemy's Cluster725 viewsAn open cluster of stars in the constellation Scorpius. Southernmost Messier object. 980 light years distant. Also designated NGC 6475.
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Sharpless 2-64, emission nebula in Serpens725 viewsAn emission nebula in Serpens about 1000 light years distant. Dim and difficult to image. Sometimes called the Smoking Embers nebula.
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Mars Surface Exhibit724 viewsA simulation of the surface of the planet Mars. No Martians in evidence.
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Who's afraid of the 5DF?724 viewsNot Sandie - she's having way too much fun on this contraption!
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Poppy Close-Up724 viewsSandie's Canon Powershot did a good job of capturing this poppy close-up.
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Packing up724 viewsOur tour grop collects their gear and loads it into the bus for the long trip back to Arkaroola.
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I'm a little teapot, short and stout...724 viewsLooks more like a teapot now. The potter has formed the spout, and is getting ready to slap it on.
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Stone Balustrade724 viewsOf course no ordinary guardrail would suffice for the terrace of a sultan's harem. I found the 8-pointed star design especially appealing.
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Tower of Justice (Adalet Kulesi)724 viewsTallest structure in the palace. Located between the Imperial Council room and the harem. It was so constructed that the Sultan could sneak in from the harem and thence to his window in the Council building.
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Column Detail724 viewsThe capitals of the marble columns displayed some extremely intricate filigree work.
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Empress Zoe mosaic724 viewsChrist is seated in the middle holding a Bible; on the left is Emperor Constantine IX Monomachus, and on the right, Empress Zoe. Dates from the 11th century AD. Located on the eastern wall of the southern gallery.
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Biggest Dog in Town724 viewsI was really glad I hadn't brought Jock - he might have hurt this guy really bad.
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