Say “Oh, hai!” to a brit via The Telectroscope

The Telectroscope – DUMBO, originally uploaded by thenoodleator.

I went for a wander today after my writing session and tripped over “The Telectroscope” art installation at the Fulton Ferry Landing, just under the Brooklyn Bridge. It connects us Noo Yawkers with our English contemporaries across the pond. Basically a live feed. (Their matching ’scope is near Tower Bridge, though it says here that they have to pay to see who’s at this end. Anyone want to confirm?)

This contraption drilled through the planks last week (as reported in the NYT), and now links us 24/7. Check it out from now until June 15th. Read more about the history of Telectroscopes on the always accurate Wikipedia