November 2001 Leonid Meteors over Australia

See and hear the highly successful and moving rendition of "I Still Call Australia Home" as sung for Qantas by the Australian Girls Choir and National Boys Choir at multiple locations in Australia and around the world.  When you're done, you'll be in the mood to return here to see my trip pictures!

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Eric traveled to central Australia to witness the spectacular Leonid meteor shower (some might call it a storm) on the morning of November 19, 2001.  A similar high level of meteor activity was also witnessed by many North American observers on the morning of November 18, 2001, just a few hours before the peak of activity visible from Australia.

Eric also saw the daytime sights of Australia from several locations, including Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Cairns.  The following pages contain interesting photos of the meteors and the other sights!

The Leonid Meteors
Sydney
Blue Mountains
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) 
Great Barrier Reef
Kuranda Train / Skyrail
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Center

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