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A look at the wheel from the other side.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Waterfront City
Interestingly, the structures that can be seen on the right side of the image appear to be grandstands, perhaps for watching the wheel, only time will tell what these end up becoming.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Waterfront City
By the 30th of October another major milestone had been reached, with all 7 spokes in place.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Waterfront City
A closer look at the anchorage points for the spokes.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Waterfront City
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Waterfront City
The wheel is held securely in place to prevent rotation during work.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Waterfront City
Some of the lighting strips have been installed, and can be seen as black lines on the outward facing sides of the spokes.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Waterfront City
...With others also on site.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Waterfront City
Though four more spokes have yet to be installed, one can be seen lying in front of the wheel...
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
Waterfront City
A closer look up inside as another round of visitors go over the edge.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
The Edge
Eureka Tower
a view of inside the box prior to boarding.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
The Edge
Eureka Tower
A look at the compact queuing area. Here guests are issued with shoe covers in order to protect the glass. In the background, the box in its opaque state can be seen making its trip outwards.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
The Edge
Eureka Tower
The Edge occupies one corner of level 88. The attraction system retracts into the enclosed area on the right.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
The Edge
Eureka Tower
The box is moved by a screw.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
The Edge
Eureka Tower
The 2.2Kw drive motor, and running tracks.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
The Edge
Eureka Tower
45mm thick glass forms the floor, which has a design capacity of 2.5 tonnes (Maximum of 10 tonnes) so visitors can enjoy a spectacular sight in absolute safety.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
The Edge
Eureka Tower
But things soon become clear.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
The Edge
Eureka Tower
Up to twelve visitors inside the 5.4 tonne box are then slid out of the building with their view obscured by switchable glass. The whole process takes 30 seconds.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
The Edge
Eureka Tower
This is the point where The Edge extends from the building.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
The Edge
Eureka Tower
The normal skydeck area is available for visitors, allowing the views to be taken in at a leisurely pace.
by Gavin Seipelt, 17 years ago
The Edge
Eureka Tower
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