Radio Telescopy’s Big Day Part One–The Square Kilometre Array

It's both one of the largest scientific projects ever made, and it's also going to be the world's largest radio telescope. It's called the Square Kilometre Array project, and it's going to cost a whopping three billion in New Zealand money--by way of comparison that's about two and a half billion in Australian money and ...

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Pictures From Space–Oil Slick in the Timor Sea

Chances are you've never even HEARD of the Timor Sea. I know I hadn't, at least until I got this absolutely incredible photo from Nasa's Earth Observatory.  But anyway, this little area northwest of Australia (so hello to all the Aussie readers out there who are no doubt having a great laugh at the stupid American ...

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Cheetah GPS Mirror

Here is a device for the naughty drivers who want to avoid run-ins with the law and satisfy their need for speed once permitted. The device is the Cheetah GPS Mirror, a great alternative to the usual rear view mirror of cars. It comes with a GPS and a built-in database for speed traps and ...

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Emona Instruments Unveil Thermal Imaging Cameras

Emona Instruments announces the release of new thermal imaging cameras. The new thermal imaging cameras which will be launched in Australia are touted as a great everyday tool rather than a costly one as far as everyday use by consultants and special engineers are concerned. The Dali TE is a 160 by 120 pixels resolution ...

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Pentax Limited Edition dSLR K-M

For the people who want some attitude in their cameras today, Pentax has a limited edition dSLR model in the K-M that is bound to be a great buy for fashionistas who want a device outside that of the common black colored cameras. While it's not the first dSLR-style camera to deck itself out with ...

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