Making maps with QGIS
“QGIS is a free and open-source cross-platform desktop geographic information system application that supports viewing, editing, printing, and analysis of geospatial data” aka it let’
Maps
Melbourne Observatory Location (1871 and modern values)
The “Williamstown Observatory was established in July 1853″ [1]. ” The work of the Williamstown Observatory was wound down in mid 1863, as instruments were progressively
North is not North
On a fine and chilly Friday you buy yourself a compass. A nice, old fashioned manual one with a needle that swings freely.
You take
Why no Melways of the Bush?
I remember years ago wondering why there wasn’t a Melways (street directory) of the entire State of Victoria, including the bush areas.
And here’
Not so Shonky Maps for the GPS
I’ve been playing with the free Shonkymaps for the new GPS. Basically it goes like this: the GPS only comes with very basic maps.