Rebecca McElroy
@breaky.bsky.social
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Astrophysicist, artist, cat mum
EDS, POTS, & co
Research Fellow @ University of Southern Queensland
Art: instagram.com/paintingbybex
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rebeccamcelroy.github.io
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Astrophysicist, artist, cat mum
EDS, POTS, & co
Research Fellow @ University of Southern Queensland
Art: instagram.com/paintingbybex
Buy my designs: paintingbybex.redbubble.com
rebeccamcelroy.github.io
she/her 🌈
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Rebecca McElroy
@breaky.bsky.social
· Jul 27
While drawing all the telescopes 🔭 I was watching Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - so I thought I would draw my favourite character, Jadzia Dax!
#WomenInSTEM #StarTrek #DS9
#WomenInSTEM #StarTrek #DS9
Very excited to be a finalist for the Queensland Museum’s Women in STEM prize, and very honoured to be named alongside such amazing women (like the fabulous @alicetwomey.bsky.social) 👩🔬🔭
November 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Very excited to be a finalist for the Queensland Museum’s Women in STEM prize, and very honoured to be named alongside such amazing women (like the fabulous @alicetwomey.bsky.social) 👩🔬🔭
Check out these fun stickers I made for the Centre for Astrophysics and iLAuNCH! Both are drawings of University of Southern Queensland's Mt Kent Observatory (Queensland's only professional observatory!).
p.s. if you want a sticker I have a stash with me, and in the Astro lounge on campus 🤫
p.s. if you want a sticker I have a stash with me, and in the Astro lounge on campus 🤫
October 27, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Check out these fun stickers I made for the Centre for Astrophysics and iLAuNCH! Both are drawings of University of Southern Queensland's Mt Kent Observatory (Queensland's only professional observatory!).
p.s. if you want a sticker I have a stash with me, and in the Astro lounge on campus 🤫
p.s. if you want a sticker I have a stash with me, and in the Astro lounge on campus 🤫
Yay Tam! Couldn’t have gone to a more deserving person.
Super proud of @tamarastro.bsky.social winning this year’s Moyal Medal!
October 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Yay Tam! Couldn’t have gone to a more deserving person.
Come and see @unisq.bsky.social astronomers talk and do some Space Trivia at Bribie Island RSL at 11am on Saturday!
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October 9, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Come and see @unisq.bsky.social astronomers talk and do some Space Trivia at Bribie Island RSL at 11am on Saturday!
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@astroshishir.bsky.social @elocinimages.bsky.social
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@astroshishir.bsky.social @elocinimages.bsky.social
Lovely to see my art out in the world! I made this fun logo for the Stellar and Planetary Research in Greater Sydney (@sprigs.au) group. How many subfields can you spot in the flowers?
October 8, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Lovely to see my art out in the world! I made this fun logo for the Stellar and Planetary Research in Greater Sydney (@sprigs.au) group. How many subfields can you spot in the flowers?
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greta ily what an outfit
October 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
greta ily what an outfit
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It’s Friday night.
I’ve done enough this week.
You’ve done enough this week.
I’ve done enough this week.
You’ve done enough this week.
October 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
It’s Friday night.
I’ve done enough this week.
You’ve done enough this week.
I’ve done enough this week.
You’ve done enough this week.
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Super happy about this paper today led by the brilliant @astroshashank.bsky.social - equations and information theory about what an interferometer really encodes about a stellar surface.
New paper by me and @benjaminpope.bsky.social! How well can we map a star using optical interferometry?
This is just a submitted preprint at the moment--comments and questions welcome! (1/N)
arxiv.org/abs/2509.25433
This is just a submitted preprint at the moment--comments and questions welcome! (1/N)
arxiv.org/abs/2509.25433
October 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Super happy about this paper today led by the brilliant @astroshashank.bsky.social - equations and information theory about what an interferometer really encodes about a stellar surface.
My fabulous student, @elocinimages.bsky.social, is organising Space Bar - an astronomy night on Bribie Island, hosted at the RSL. Come along to hear from @unisq.bsky.social astronomers, do some space trivia, and maybe win a prize ✨
October 1, 2025 at 5:24 AM
My fabulous student, @elocinimages.bsky.social, is organising Space Bar - an astronomy night on Bribie Island, hosted at the RSL. Come along to hear from @unisq.bsky.social astronomers, do some space trivia, and maybe win a prize ✨
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The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet of over 50 ships has entered the ‘high-risk zone.’
Gaza Sumud flotilla: How Israel breaks international maritime law
The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet of over 50 ships has entered the ‘high-risk zone.’
bit.ly
October 1, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet of over 50 ships has entered the ‘high-risk zone.’
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If LLMs are widely being used to give legal, medical, and financial advice, why are they not being regulated accordingly
August 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
If LLMs are widely being used to give legal, medical, and financial advice, why are they not being regulated accordingly
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The March for Humanity across Australia should be a wake-up call for politicians who refuse to take action to end the genocide.
Thousands of people from all walks of life demanding in historic numbers that the government sanction Israel. Labor cannot - must not - ignore them.
Thousands of people from all walks of life demanding in historic numbers that the government sanction Israel. Labor cannot - must not - ignore them.
August 4, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The March for Humanity across Australia should be a wake-up call for politicians who refuse to take action to end the genocide.
Thousands of people from all walks of life demanding in historic numbers that the government sanction Israel. Labor cannot - must not - ignore them.
Thousands of people from all walks of life demanding in historic numbers that the government sanction Israel. Labor cannot - must not - ignore them.
Free Palestine 🇵🇸
photo from before we were told to turn around by police helicopters and mass texts
#sydney #harbourbridge
photo from before we were told to turn around by police helicopters and mass texts
#sydney #harbourbridge
August 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Free Palestine 🇵🇸
photo from before we were told to turn around by police helicopters and mass texts
#sydney #harbourbridge
photo from before we were told to turn around by police helicopters and mass texts
#sydney #harbourbridge
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I’ve seen estimate of 100,000-300,000 people in today’s march. A sobering thought: these are also the conservative (100k) realistic (300k) estimates of people israel massacred in Gaza.
It is massive. Thanks to Peter Deppeler on Twitter for the footage. #GazaGenocide #MarchForHumanity
August 3, 2025 at 6:51 AM
I’ve seen estimate of 100,000-300,000 people in today’s march. A sobering thought: these are also the conservative (100k) realistic (300k) estimates of people israel massacred in Gaza.
Be there, Sydneysiders!
NSW supreme court rules in favour of pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge
NSW supreme court rules in favour of pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge
Palestine Action Group claims as many as 50,000 people will take part in the march on Sunday
Pro-Palestinian protesters will be legally protected while marching across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday after a New South Wales supreme court decision.
The Palestine Action Group has claimed as many as 50,000 people will take part in the march across the iconic bridge, protesting against Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the starvation of children. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 2, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Be there, Sydneysiders!
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Just put out an article in @aunz.theconversation.com explaining this beautiful JWST image:
July 24, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Just put out an article in @aunz.theconversation.com explaining this beautiful JWST image:
👏👏💚
#BREAKING 🚨 6 News projects the Greens will retain the Brisbane seat of Ryan, with Elizabeth Watson-Brown elected to a second term
The Greens sit just 0.5% ahead of Labor on primary votes, but will remain in front and defeat the LNP with a 56.2% two-candidate-preferred vote
The Greens sit just 0.5% ahead of Labor on primary votes, but will remain in front and defeat the LNP with a 56.2% two-candidate-preferred vote
May 12, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Come for the meteors, stay for the Milky Way!
Was very fun to speak to @caitlinecassidy.bsky.social about meteor showers and the night sky ✨
Was very fun to speak to @caitlinecassidy.bsky.social about meteor showers and the night sky ✨
What is the Eta Aquariids meteor shower? And where and when can I see it in Australia?
This display caused by Earth passing through debris from Halley’s Comet will be most visible on Wednesday – but only if you’re up before dawn
www.theguardian.com
May 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Come for the meteors, stay for the Milky Way!
Was very fun to speak to @caitlinecassidy.bsky.social about meteor showers and the night sky ✨
Was very fun to speak to @caitlinecassidy.bsky.social about meteor showers and the night sky ✨
Foundation (TV) is really good but I cannot get past “Math” 🫠
April 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Foundation (TV) is really good but I cannot get past “Math” 🫠
Excited to be filling in for @jontihorner.bsky.social on ABC Brisbane's Thursday evening astronomy chat for the next couple of weeks! Today we talked about the @desisurvey.bsky.social and how AI can be used in astronomy!
Catch up is available here: www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/brisbane-evenings
Catch up is available here: www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/brisbane-evenings
Queensland Evenings with Kelly Higgins-Devine - ABC listen
Reality TV or real people with real stories — the choice is yours, with Rebecca Levingston.
www.abc.net.au
April 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Excited to be filling in for @jontihorner.bsky.social on ABC Brisbane's Thursday evening astronomy chat for the next couple of weeks! Today we talked about the @desisurvey.bsky.social and how AI can be used in astronomy!
Catch up is available here: www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/brisbane-evenings
Catch up is available here: www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/brisbane-evenings
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“You wouldn’t believe how hard it is right now. Try getting a builder to renovate your holiday house in Portsea – they’re booked up until 2026!"
Bloke Who Got Free Uni and Paid $75,000 for $4M House Wonders What’s in Budget for Him — The Shovel
"Try getting a builder to renovate a holiday house in Portsea – they’re booked up until 2026! That’s two years minimum without a second entertaining area over the summer months'
theshovel.com.au
March 26, 2025 at 5:14 AM
“You wouldn’t believe how hard it is right now. Try getting a builder to renovate your holiday house in Portsea – they’re booked up until 2026!"
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I understand that these are dark times that call for courage. But keep in mind I am just a baby
March 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I understand that these are dark times that call for courage. But keep in mind I am just a baby
What a lovely surprise to find my new copy of Buried by @profaliceroberts.bsky.social is signed! Excited to read 🤩
March 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
What a lovely surprise to find my new copy of Buried by @profaliceroberts.bsky.social is signed! Excited to read 🤩
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periodic reminder: if you're on the job market or want to give seminars anywhere, you really want to have a website & your CV and contact details available online!
February 27, 2025 at 5:28 AM
periodic reminder: if you're on the job market or want to give seminars anywhere, you really want to have a website & your CV and contact details available online!
I ❤️ AAT
Very glad that the Australian government has announced they will extend funding of the Anglo-Australian Telescope until at least 2027. So many surveys depend on this facility - which for so long has been a vehicle for bringing wonderful astronomers to Australia to use it and growing our community.
February 19, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I ❤️ AAT