Tuesday, November 9, 2021

The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California






Eric & I tour the California Academy






The Tyrannosaurus Rex, near
the entrance is following the
current California Mask Mandate.







The first thing we did was go to the Planetarium to watch the Big Astrology Program.  Chile has numerous Observatories and a Large Array that gather data about the Universe from near and from very far away.

I'm sharing some highlights from our visit...




A storm toppled this Redwood
Tree in February 2017.

This slice, taken from higher
up in the tree is approximately
9 feet across.





I am reminded of Richard Preston's Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring.  This book tells the stories of those who search for the tallest trees in North America, and the dangers encountered along the way.






Eric & I join others in the 





Looking up through the levels of
the Rainforest.










Looking down on fish.




A closer shot of the fish in the
with reflections of visitors
at the bottom of the photo.





Two Blue & Gold Macaws








Smaller Rainforest Creatures:










A Tropical Turtle





Butterflies at colorful feeders






Ants like the sweet feeders too.











Eric & I walk through the Aquarium.





It's fun to watch other people's
responses to the fish.




We watch a diver cleaning tank







Sea Nettle Jellyfish drift in 
their tank.





The underwater world is beautiful.








This is a marvelous Science Museum!

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