Sunday, 17 January 2016

Pirate Coat

Pirate Coat

I am almost finished with my wife's Pirate coat for this season. It is a 1740's frock coat with the 3 godet's to make it fluff out at the waist. The only real alteration is the cuffs hit the wrist on her rather than being up at the middle/top forearm. She didn't like the shorter length arm. I would have worn it outside to show it off but the chest area doesn't fit me and it is overcast and wet.
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Saturday, 16 January 2016

M24 (Sagittarius Star Cloud, Milky Way Patch, Delle Caustiche, IC 4715)

M24 (Sagittarius Star Cloud, Milky Way Patch, Delle Caustiche, IC 4715)

Located in the constellation Sagittarius, M24 contains open clusters NGC 6603 and NGC 6595, Barnard 92 and 93, Collinder 469, IC 1283-1284, NGC 6589/90 and planetary nebula NGC 6567.
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The Pleiades Star Cluster: Astronomy and Mythology

The Pleiades Star Cluster: Astronomy and Mythology

One of the brightest constellations seen in both northern and southern hemispheres is laden with mythology in many cultures.
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Tuesday, 12 January 2016

Denali: A Portrait

Denali: A Portrait

Denali (also known as Mount McKinley, its former official name) is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 m) above sea level. At some 18,000 ft (5,500 m), the base-to-peak rise is the largest of any mountain situated entirely above sea level.
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Thursday, 7 January 2016

This ring is also the world's smallest chest set

This ring is also the world's smallest chest set

The tiny board, made from fossil ivory and ebony, flips up on wincy hinges to reveal 32 minuscule chess pieces. The ring itself is sterling silver, and there's only one of them, made by Arduosity, who notes "I can tell you it is impossible, near impossible to set up."
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