Southern Alps Snow

There's snow even in the valleys. An occupational hazard of being an amateur astronomer is getting cold - at least when you live in a temperate climate like New Zealand's. Some areas are much more suitable - I have heard some stories about how pleasant astronomy is from Hawaii (as well as having some of the best observing in the world).

My latest blog post: Think for Yourself: In the end, everything is just an opinion. Be skeptical, and think for yourself! (posted 2026-04-25).

My latest podcast: OJB's Podcast 2026-04-14 How Far is that Star?

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