Megan Tannock
@astronomermegan.bsky.social
PhD astronomer turned video game developer for Cosmographic Software. Big Fan of Big Dogs. She/her.
Website: https://megantannock.wixsite.com/home
Website: https://megantannock.wixsite.com/home
I've had a great week at #SIGGRAPH #SIGGRAPH2025 representing Cosmographic Software and @spaceenginesim.bsky.social ! I thought I was doing a great job collecting ribbons until I met this very cool kid. 🤣
August 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I've had a great week at #SIGGRAPH #SIGGRAPH2025 representing Cosmographic Software and @spaceenginesim.bsky.social ! I thought I was doing a great job collecting ribbons until I met this very cool kid. 🤣
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#SpaceEngine is officially on Bluesky! You can also still find us on all of our other social channels.
In the meantime, share your favourite object or planet from SE!
Below are a few star clusters from team member Megan.
#space #universe #spaceexploration #spacesimulator #universesimulator
In the meantime, share your favourite object or planet from SE!
Below are a few star clusters from team member Megan.
#space #universe #spaceexploration #spacesimulator #universesimulator
January 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
#SpaceEngine is officially on Bluesky! You can also still find us on all of our other social channels.
In the meantime, share your favourite object or planet from SE!
Below are a few star clusters from team member Megan.
#space #universe #spaceexploration #spacesimulator #universesimulator
In the meantime, share your favourite object or planet from SE!
Below are a few star clusters from team member Megan.
#space #universe #spaceexploration #spacesimulator #universesimulator
It is with great sadness I am letting you know that we said goodbye to Dino on Nov 7. We believe that we made the most compassionate choice, ensuring Dino had dignity and comfort in his final days. It is very painful, and he is missed dearly.
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Goodbye, Dino
It is with great sadness I am letting you know that we said goodbye to Dino on the evening of November 7, 2024. We worked hard to...
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November 10, 2024 at 4:56 PM
It is with great sadness I am letting you know that we said goodbye to Dino on Nov 7. We believe that we made the most compassionate choice, ensuring Dino had dignity and comfort in his final days. It is very painful, and he is missed dearly.
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Hi friends, I am very sad to let you know that Dino is not doing well. The vet says he probably only has a week or two left before it is time to say goodbye. Some more info about Dino's health on the blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/di...
Dino is Not Doing Well
I am not even sure where to start. Dino's health is very quickly going down hill. Last week he was doing great, despite the...
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October 25, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Hi friends, I am very sad to let you know that Dino is not doing well. The vet says he probably only has a week or two left before it is time to say goodbye. Some more info about Dino's health on the blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/di...
When we were supposed to be celebrating Dino finishing chemo last week, we instead got some very bad news. It breaks my heart to tell you all that the cancer has spread to Dino's lungs. There's a short update on the blog and the GoFundMe is still active.
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Bad News - The Cancer Has Spread To Dino's Lungs
I wanted this to be an exciting, happy update to let you know that Dino has finished his chemotherapy. Unfortunately at his oncology...
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October 18, 2024 at 2:08 PM
When we were supposed to be celebrating Dino finishing chemo last week, we instead got some very bad news. It breaks my heart to tell you all that the cancer has spread to Dino's lungs. There's a short update on the blog and the GoFundMe is still active.
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Dino's final chemotherapy appointment is this week! Here's a blog post about what we've been up to for the last month, with lots of pictures of the Big Fella!!
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Five Rounds Down, One To Go!
October already! Amazing how fast time has gone. Dino started chemo 12.5 weeks ago, and had his amputation 14.5 weeks ago. And only one...
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October 6, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Dino's final chemotherapy appointment is this week! Here's a blog post about what we've been up to for the last month, with lots of pictures of the Big Fella!!
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Dino had his fourth chemo treatment this week, and he is doing great. He had an X-ray and as far as they could tell, the cancer is not spreading! We are so relieved. It's been a while since I did a blog post, but there's a new one up now!
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Four Rounds of Chemo Done
I am very happy to say that Dino is doing great! We've done two more rounds of chemo since my last post, and while we are seeing some...
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August 31, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Dino had his fourth chemo treatment this week, and he is doing great. He had an X-ray and as far as they could tell, the cancer is not spreading! We are so relieved. It's been a while since I did a blog post, but there's a new one up now!
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On Thursday Dino had his second round of chemotherapy, and he felt a bit sick the next day. But today he is doing well, and we are very proud of him! More info on the last week of progress in the blog:
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Second Round of Chemo Complete
Dino is doing well, but we did see some side effects from the chemotherapy. We went for his second round of chemo this last Thursday...
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August 3, 2024 at 9:12 PM
On Thursday Dino had his second round of chemotherapy, and he felt a bit sick the next day. But today he is doing well, and we are very proud of him! More info on the last week of progress in the blog:
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A little blog update on Dino, including a photo of the stump from today -- it looks great!
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One Week After First Chemo
Sorry for the less-frequent blog posts - I am now back at work full-time and our days are full of smaller progress steps, so there is...
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July 25, 2024 at 10:37 PM
A little blog update on Dino, including a photo of the stump from today -- it looks great!
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I've got a short update on Dino with a new video and some photos on the blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/fi...
First Walks!
Dino's recovery continues to go well, but he did have a little bit of diarrhea today - as a result of the first round of chemotherapy...
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July 22, 2024 at 10:57 PM
I've got a short update on Dino with a new video and some photos on the blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/fi...
Dino is doing well! We haven't seen any chemo side effects yet, and he even got to go on a (very short) walk yesterday and today. He was very excited about it!
July 22, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Dino is doing well! We haven't seen any chemo side effects yet, and he even got to go on a (very short) walk yesterday and today. He was very excited about it!
I have a belated update on Dino's stitch removal and first chemotherapy on the blog. He is in good spirits, and doing well.
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First Chemotherapy and Stitch Removal
On Thursday we spent a few hours at the vet hospital. It was a long drive there, and I was by myself so I had to put the cone on Dino to...
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July 20, 2024 at 4:36 PM
I have a belated update on Dino's stitch removal and first chemotherapy on the blog. He is in good spirits, and doing well.
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Dino's stitch removal went well and the surgeon was happy with his healing. He also had his first chemotherapy treatment today. He was a very good boy for the IV and needed minimal sedation. We won't know how he handles the drugs for a few days, but I'm hoping for the best. Blog post coming tomorrow
July 19, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Dino's stitch removal went well and the surgeon was happy with his healing. He also had his first chemotherapy treatment today. He was a very good boy for the IV and needed minimal sedation. We won't know how he handles the drugs for a few days, but I'm hoping for the best. Blog post coming tomorrow
Dino gets his stitches removed tomorrow, and he also gets his first round of chemotherapy. It is going to be a long day - keep us in your thoughts! More details on the blog:
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Two Weeks Post-Surgery
Two weeks post-surgery! This is a big milestone for all of us. Dino finished his medications tonight, and tomorrow he will have his ...
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July 18, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Dino gets his stitches removed tomorrow, and he also gets his first round of chemotherapy. It is going to be a long day - keep us in your thoughts! More details on the blog:
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Dino is feeling a lot better, and we are trying to keep him calm and rested. He gets his stitches out later this week! Update on the blog:
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Day 12 Post-Surgery
Dino continues to do well, but I think he is feeling a little sore and tired these last couple of days. He is feeling better overall, so...
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July 16, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Dino is feeling a lot better, and we are trying to keep him calm and rested. He gets his stitches out later this week! Update on the blog:
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No blog post today, but Dino had another good day! He has seemed a bit more tired these last couple of days - I think he is feeling better, so is pushing himself harder, and tiring himself out. We're doing out best to keep a calm environment for him.
July 15, 2024 at 2:35 AM
No blog post today, but Dino had another good day! He has seemed a bit more tired these last couple of days - I think he is feeling better, so is pushing himself harder, and tiring himself out. We're doing out best to keep a calm environment for him.
Dino's recovery continues to go well! We went up and down the stairs for the first time since surgery, and he did great! It was a relief for all of us to sleep in our room again. megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/mi...
Milestone: Stairs
Last night we gave the stairs a try, and Dino did great. I expected up to be easy and down to be hard, but it was actually the opposite...
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July 13, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Dino's recovery continues to go well! We went up and down the stairs for the first time since surgery, and he did great! It was a relief for all of us to sleep in our room again. megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/mi...
I've posted a little update on Dino in the blog, including a video of him getting around the backyard pretty well on three legs!
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Getting the Hang Of Three Legged Life
Dino continues to do well! Other than a small fall this morning - which he has since completely forgotten about - Dino is really getting...
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July 12, 2024 at 10:25 PM
I've posted a little update on Dino in the blog, including a video of him getting around the backyard pretty well on three legs!
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No blog post today, but Dino is doing well. He had visitors and he is very tired. :)
July 12, 2024 at 3:20 AM
No blog post today, but Dino is doing well. He had visitors and he is very tired. :)
Dino is now one-week post-surgery and he is continuing to do well! Thank you to everyone who has reached out - it really means a lot to us.
I made another short blog post:
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I made another short blog post:
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One Week Post-Surgery!
We are now one-week post-surgery and Dino is doing great! There has been hardly any bruising, and the seroma is even clearing up faster...
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July 11, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Dino is now one-week post-surgery and he is continuing to do well! Thank you to everyone who has reached out - it really means a lot to us.
I made another short blog post:
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I made another short blog post:
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A good update for Dino today - he is starting to lay gently on his stump! It must be starting to feel more comfortable.
A couple of photos on the blog:
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A couple of photos on the blog:
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Starting to Lay on the Stump
We're now at day six post-surgery and we had another long night where Dino was up every hour. Having your sleep interrupted so many...
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July 9, 2024 at 11:30 PM
A good update for Dino today - he is starting to lay gently on his stump! It must be starting to feel more comfortable.
A couple of photos on the blog:
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A couple of photos on the blog:
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Dino continues to do well, but we've hit a minor recovery set back. He has developed a seroma on his chest, which is a fluid build up, common post-surgery. We got advice from the vet and it should clear up in a week or so. More details on my blog:
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Recovery Speed Bump: Seroma
Dino has developed a seroma on his chest, which is a fluid build up. I guess recovery speed bumps were bound to happen, and from the ...
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July 9, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Dino continues to do well, but we've hit a minor recovery set back. He has developed a seroma on his chest, which is a fluid build up, common post-surgery. We got advice from the vet and it should clear up in a week or so. More details on my blog:
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Dino had another good day and he is becoming more mobile and independent! He still needs lots of rest, but we are so pleased with his progress. Some photos including the original X-rays on my blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/da...
Day 4 Post-Surgery, Original X-rays
Dino is much more mobile today! But he still needs rest -- the medications help with that, but I wish he could understand me when I say...
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July 8, 2024 at 1:38 AM
Dino had another good day and he is becoming more mobile and independent! He still needs lots of rest, but we are so pleased with his progress. Some photos including the original X-rays on my blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/da...
Dino had a rough night followed by a pretty good day. He had visitors, got a new toy, and had a pretty big recovery milestone - a poop! More details and a couple of photos on my blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/da...
Day 3 Post-Surgery, No Sleep, but an Important Milestone
Dino had another rough night. I think with all the drugs he forgets he is missing a leg and he is startled by the cone collar. I've been...
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July 7, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Dino had a rough night followed by a pretty good day. He had visitors, got a new toy, and had a pretty big recovery milestone - a poop! More details and a couple of photos on my blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/da...
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Wishing the best for a good boy!
I wrote about Dino's first night home after surgery, and did a breakdown of the expenses for our GoFundMe on my blog:
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First Night at Home Post-Surgery
Dino is very happy to be home, and we are so relieved his surgery went so well. Everything went smoothly yesterday evening, and we are...
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July 6, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Wishing the best for a good boy!