Science Museum visit, 2005

Clock of the Long Now prototype (427 x 640)

The final version of this clock is intended to keep time for 10,000 years, and will be of immense proportions, housed in a chamber carved out of a cliff in Nevada.

Clock of the Long Now, low shot (427 x 640)

Lying-on-the-floor shot of the Clock of the Long Now prototype.

Stephenson's Rocket (427 x 640)

Bad photo; lighting was really weird in that part of the museum. I wanted to get a low shot, but due to the position of the exhibit, I'd have had to lie in the walkway and get in everyone's way.

Difference Engine prototype (640 x 427)

Yes, there was a Difference Engine exhibit in this gallery, too. This one is Babbage's incomplete prototype.

Difference Engine prototype, from gallery (640 x 427)

I'm such a fanboy.

Cray-1 supercomputer (640 x 427)

Looks more like an item of furniture...