Claire C ζ(s)mith
@clairecsmith.bsky.social
Amateur science writer. Dyslexic. In UK Lancashire. Astronomy Astrophysics Physics Maths Edu. Ex SEND tutor. Using Twitter in parallel to here due to projects I've built up there & connections @ClaireCSmith. My website since 1999 http://www.cthisspace.com
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I'm not leaving Twitter/X but created this new Bluesky account so now have 4 online #science (astronomy astrophysics physics mathematics engineering education) accounts
Here Bluesky
Twitter/X @ClaireCSmith & @badas_tweets
Google Photos photos.app.goo.gl/MA1id52DMhmF...
My website www.cthisspace.com
Here Bluesky
Twitter/X @ClaireCSmith & @badas_tweets
Google Photos photos.app.goo.gl/MA1id52DMhmF...
My website www.cthisspace.com
From this linked post, it's the 3rd link down on the list of posts to some recent astronomy & orbital mechanics threads I've written.
It'll be interesting to watch the #Artemis mission, now I've got a basic grasp of orbital mechanics physics, & it's not easy to understand!
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It'll be interesting to watch the #Artemis mission, now I've got a basic grasp of orbital mechanics physics, & it's not easy to understand!
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January 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM
From this linked post, it's the 3rd link down on the list of posts to some recent astronomy & orbital mechanics threads I've written.
It'll be interesting to watch the #Artemis mission, now I've got a basic grasp of orbital mechanics physics, & it's not easy to understand!
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It'll be interesting to watch the #Artemis mission, now I've got a basic grasp of orbital mechanics physics, & it's not easy to understand!
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I'm assuming #Artemis #artemis2 Artemis II, will be doing a trans-lunar injection manoeuvre for the #Moon flyby.
In this thread I wrote, I cover some orbital mechanics Apollo 8 did.
Since, I appreciate how difficult #space exploration really is.
Next post to this, links to more orbital mechanics.
In this thread I wrote, I cover some orbital mechanics Apollo 8 did.
Since, I appreciate how difficult #space exploration really is.
Next post to this, links to more orbital mechanics.
January 29, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I actually like Brutalism style architecture. On the other platform a while ago, I've posted a few times that I like Frank Lloyd Wright's work & that this interior would look great (2nd pic)if the rock was from the #Moon! I like the geometric space-age style he did that incorporated nature & scenery
January 28, 2026 at 8:59 PM
I actually like Brutalism style architecture. On the other platform a while ago, I've posted a few times that I like Frank Lloyd Wright's work & that this interior would look great (2nd pic)if the rock was from the #Moon! I like the geometric space-age style he did that incorporated nature & scenery
I'm not able to go to the European Astronomy Festival #Astrofest again.
I can't afford the journey & accommodation & if going by train on my own, it's not safe. My car is so old, it's only best used locally now.
So, I still haven't been to (nor at the main Astrofest) in London yet.
Hope to 1 day.
I can't afford the journey & accommodation & if going by train on my own, it's not safe. My car is so old, it's only best used locally now.
So, I still haven't been to (nor at the main Astrofest) in London yet.
Hope to 1 day.
January 27, 2026 at 2:49 PM
I'm not able to go to the European Astronomy Festival #Astrofest again.
I can't afford the journey & accommodation & if going by train on my own, it's not safe. My car is so old, it's only best used locally now.
So, I still haven't been to (nor at the main Astrofest) in London yet.
Hope to 1 day.
I can't afford the journey & accommodation & if going by train on my own, it's not safe. My car is so old, it's only best used locally now.
So, I still haven't been to (nor at the main Astrofest) in London yet.
Hope to 1 day.
My interest in science started at age 6 in 1976, but I've written since the age of 16.
I combined science with writing when my website went live December 1999.
Around 2002, I contributed to a paper & a book both written by a maths & stats PhD scientist.
I've been an amateur science writer since.
I combined science with writing when my website went live December 1999.
Around 2002, I contributed to a paper & a book both written by a maths & stats PhD scientist.
I've been an amateur science writer since.
January 25, 2026 at 3:57 PM
My interest in science started at age 6 in 1976, but I've written since the age of 16.
I combined science with writing when my website went live December 1999.
Around 2002, I contributed to a paper & a book both written by a maths & stats PhD scientist.
I've been an amateur science writer since.
I combined science with writing when my website went live December 1999.
Around 2002, I contributed to a paper & a book both written by a maths & stats PhD scientist.
I've been an amateur science writer since.
It was the mid 70s but it shaped my perception of science early...
I know it's early days here, but do any of my followers have science books/mags from when you were young? As it'd be great to know about what they are as at moment, I'm not finding ppl who have them since yrs I mentioned in this thread. I was born in 1969 so got my 1st science book in 1976 at age 6.
January 25, 2026 at 3:33 PM
It was the mid 70s but it shaped my perception of science early...
More to add to this list soon (other science subjects)...
Some of my recent astro threads:
Comet Borisov(linked only here)
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Astrophysics
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Orbital Mechanics
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Apollo 8
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Difference between Comets & Asteroids
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Astronomy
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Comet Borisov(linked only here)
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Astrophysics
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Orbital Mechanics
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Apollo 8
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Difference between Comets & Asteroids
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Astronomy
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January 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM
More to add to this list soon (other science subjects)...
Have a go at this...
#Astronomy Scale & Size Guide
(Screenshot shows each pg in reverse, so start bottom right)
Aim:
To understand the scale of our local solar system
Objectives:
By using objects that are easy to find, demonstrate a representation of the Sun, Earth & Moon that provides a practical & interactive -
(Screenshot shows each pg in reverse, so start bottom right)
Aim:
To understand the scale of our local solar system
Objectives:
By using objects that are easy to find, demonstrate a representation of the Sun, Earth & Moon that provides a practical & interactive -
January 25, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Have a go at this...
Reposted by Claire C ζ(s)mith
I'll be collecting more threads I've written to put in a 2nd pg here soon.The set before this post were just a few I wrote that are general astronomy & orbital mechanics based(I've written about different subjects over the yrs),so there'll be more to + in this thread, as a collection as time goes on
January 21, 2026 at 7:50 PM
I'll be collecting more threads I've written to put in a 2nd pg here soon.The set before this post were just a few I wrote that are general astronomy & orbital mechanics based(I've written about different subjects over the yrs),so there'll be more to + in this thread, as a collection as time goes on
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Poss various factors:culture, internet & education. Latter has significance due to lack of science teachers & funding then link to teacher's real influence (not TikTok, Instagram type) that impacts perception of science & decisions about its prospects(my thread to twitter only)
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January 24, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Poss various factors:culture, internet & education. Latter has significance due to lack of science teachers & funding then link to teacher's real influence (not TikTok, Instagram type) that impacts perception of science & decisions about its prospects(my thread to twitter only)
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More on Britain’s science paradox here: blog.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/britains-sci...?
Britain's Science Paradox - Science Museum Group Blog
More people are talking about science than ever, but fewer know what to think about it, report Roger Highfield and Lauren Souter.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:34 AM
More on Britain’s science paradox here: blog.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/britains-sci...?
It's very sad news that Dr Allan Chapman has passed away. I met him & had a chat in person, after an astronomy meal in Lancashire, where he gave talks there every yr & I later wrote about it on my website. He was an excellent astronomy & science historian who delivered his knowledge with passion.
January 24, 2026 at 10:59 AM
It's very sad news that Dr Allan Chapman has passed away. I met him & had a chat in person, after an astronomy meal in Lancashire, where he gave talks there every yr & I later wrote about it on my website. He was an excellent astronomy & science historian who delivered his knowledge with passion.
I wish I lived in the country...
Some twinkling #stars from my garden (it's not a steady atmosphere but it's clear tonight) for #astronomy
Wow!
Some twinkling #stars from my garden (it's not a steady atmosphere but it's clear tonight) for #astronomy
Wow!
January 23, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I wish I lived in the country...
Some twinkling #stars from my garden (it's not a steady atmosphere but it's clear tonight) for #astronomy
Wow!
Some twinkling #stars from my garden (it's not a steady atmosphere but it's clear tonight) for #astronomy
Wow!
#Astronomy Scale & Size Guide
(Screenshot shows each pg in reverse, so start bottom right)
Aim:
To understand the scale of our local solar system
Objectives:
By using objects that are easy to find, demonstrate a representation of the Sun, Earth & Moon that provides a practical & interactive -
(Screenshot shows each pg in reverse, so start bottom right)
Aim:
To understand the scale of our local solar system
Objectives:
By using objects that are easy to find, demonstrate a representation of the Sun, Earth & Moon that provides a practical & interactive -
January 20, 2026 at 9:25 PM
#Astronomy Scale & Size Guide
(Screenshot shows each pg in reverse, so start bottom right)
Aim:
To understand the scale of our local solar system
Objectives:
By using objects that are easy to find, demonstrate a representation of the Sun, Earth & Moon that provides a practical & interactive -
(Screenshot shows each pg in reverse, so start bottom right)
Aim:
To understand the scale of our local solar system
Objectives:
By using objects that are easy to find, demonstrate a representation of the Sun, Earth & Moon that provides a practical & interactive -
I'll do this soon
*Profound Thoughts!!!
January 20, 2026 at 8:46 PM
I'll do this soon
Reposted by Claire C ζ(s)mith
Here's a direct link to my science bookshelf photos.app.goo.gl/99TWX2wPh2XY... & here's a link to the same vid but on a twitter post I did of the same science bookshelf a few yrs ago where there's a mixture of subjects ranging from mathematics, physics, astronomy & psychology.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Here's a direct link to my science bookshelf photos.app.goo.gl/99TWX2wPh2XY... & here's a link to the same vid but on a twitter post I did of the same science bookshelf a few yrs ago where there's a mixture of subjects ranging from mathematics, physics, astronomy & psychology.
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I've just seen this article about physicist Richard Feynman where he's quoted as saying:
‘I think it's much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers which might be wrong’
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& link (other platform) to my post on him that used same pic as the article
‘I think it's much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers which might be wrong’
m.economictimes.com/magazines/pa...
& link (other platform) to my post on him that used same pic as the article
January 18, 2026 at 5:11 PM
I've just seen this article about physicist Richard Feynman where he's quoted as saying:
‘I think it's much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers which might be wrong’
m.economictimes.com/magazines/pa...
& link (other platform) to my post on him that used same pic as the article
‘I think it's much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers which might be wrong’
m.economictimes.com/magazines/pa...
& link (other platform) to my post on him that used same pic as the article
Reposted by Claire C ζ(s)mith
If you're interested in #mathematicalphysics mathematical physics, here's a short thread (it's in screenshots too) I wrote about a Professor called Sir Roger Penrose & his 2 books I've had for many yrs.
He's my favourite scientist. I wanted to explore his thinking & methodology.
He's my favourite scientist. I wanted to explore his thinking & methodology.
I've 2 books by this superb thinker. On the other platform, I wrote a general thread about his theories (in screenshot) refering to those 2 books. Professor Roger Penrose, is my favourite scientist. His theories are a good balance of mathematicalphysics science & creativity.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:11 AM
If you're interested in #mathematicalphysics mathematical physics, here's a short thread (it's in screenshots too) I wrote about a Professor called Sir Roger Penrose & his 2 books I've had for many yrs.
He's my favourite scientist. I wanted to explore his thinking & methodology.
He's my favourite scientist. I wanted to explore his thinking & methodology.
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Looking forward. It's a field that I understand and fail to understand at the same time... 🙈
Kudos to Dr Stokes who delivered the quantum physics module at Manchester Polytechnic when I studied there. He said the challenge of quantum physics was not understanding it...it was believing it... 🙊
Kudos to Dr Stokes who delivered the quantum physics module at Manchester Polytechnic when I studied there. He said the challenge of quantum physics was not understanding it...it was believing it... 🙊
January 18, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Looking forward. It's a field that I understand and fail to understand at the same time... 🙈
Kudos to Dr Stokes who delivered the quantum physics module at Manchester Polytechnic when I studied there. He said the challenge of quantum physics was not understanding it...it was believing it... 🙊
Kudos to Dr Stokes who delivered the quantum physics module at Manchester Polytechnic when I studied there. He said the challenge of quantum physics was not understanding it...it was believing it... 🙊
Prhoub thoughts s
This post t's a reminder to (ahem), remind myself to either write a prototype (on my notepad) or to pull up a post from a thread I wrote yrs ago on electromagnetism & write about why I thought it was a profound thought & then link it to a reply I've just read!
This post t's a reminder to (ahem), remind myself to either write a prototype (on my notepad) or to pull up a post from a thread I wrote yrs ago on electromagnetism & write about why I thought it was a profound thought & then link it to a reply I've just read!
January 18, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Prhoub thoughts s
This post t's a reminder to (ahem), remind myself to either write a prototype (on my notepad) or to pull up a post from a thread I wrote yrs ago on electromagnetism & write about why I thought it was a profound thought & then link it to a reply I've just read!
This post t's a reminder to (ahem), remind myself to either write a prototype (on my notepad) or to pull up a post from a thread I wrote yrs ago on electromagnetism & write about why I thought it was a profound thought & then link it to a reply I've just read!
Amongst all subjects I've written about over the yrs & pondered over on my website, Twitter & more recently here too (I started copying threads from there to here months ago) as satellite platforms, I'm going to get into the subject of #quantum computers again.
I 1st studied this subject yrs ago...
I 1st studied this subject yrs ago...
January 18, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Amongst all subjects I've written about over the yrs & pondered over on my website, Twitter & more recently here too (I started copying threads from there to here months ago) as satellite platforms, I'm going to get into the subject of #quantum computers again.
I 1st studied this subject yrs ago...
I 1st studied this subject yrs ago...
If anyone read my chat with Mike today (see link below), please follow him! And there's a very good reason -
He's a physics Professor & superb astrophotographer (add in furniture maker!).
Hey Mike, thanks for your chat today... it made me think (rare event 🤔 ☺️).
It's also good to be #inspired...
He's a physics Professor & superb astrophotographer (add in furniture maker!).
Hey Mike, thanks for your chat today... it made me think (rare event 🤔 ☺️).
It's also good to be #inspired...
It's passed that test multiple times... 😁 I did not consider dynamic stability when designing it though, and when he leaps off it sometimes the table goes flying the other way (conservation of momentum!) 😂. The cupboard doors look fun - I guess the complexity is in the getting the movement right
January 15, 2026 at 8:37 PM
If anyone read my chat with Mike today (see link below), please follow him! And there's a very good reason -
He's a physics Professor & superb astrophotographer (add in furniture maker!).
Hey Mike, thanks for your chat today... it made me think (rare event 🤔 ☺️).
It's also good to be #inspired...
He's a physics Professor & superb astrophotographer (add in furniture maker!).
Hey Mike, thanks for your chat today... it made me think (rare event 🤔 ☺️).
It's also good to be #inspired...
Reposted by Claire C ζ(s)mith
It's passed that test multiple times... 😁 I did not consider dynamic stability when designing it though, and when he leaps off it sometimes the table goes flying the other way (conservation of momentum!) 😂. The cupboard doors look fun - I guess the complexity is in the getting the movement right
January 15, 2026 at 6:37 PM
It's passed that test multiple times... 😁 I did not consider dynamic stability when designing it though, and when he leaps off it sometimes the table goes flying the other way (conservation of momentum!) 😂. The cupboard doors look fun - I guess the complexity is in the getting the movement right
I love photos & videos of mist! These are really beautiful. If anyone captures similar ones to these & videos of it too, please send them to me here or copy me in your post. I think it's magical to watch mist float above the land in the countryside & so relaxing & very ethereal
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January 15, 2026 at 3:29 PM
I love photos & videos of mist! These are really beautiful. If anyone captures similar ones to these & videos of it too, please send them to me here or copy me in your post. I think it's magical to watch mist float above the land in the countryside & so relaxing & very ethereal
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Well done to #Crew11 #Roscosmos & cosmonaut Oleg Platonov & #NASA @nasawatch.bsky.social astronauts Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman & #JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui of the #SpaceX @nasaspaceflight.com #Dragon spacecraft for splashing down safely off the coast of California just now. What a feat & hope all ok.
January 15, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Well done to #Crew11 #Roscosmos & cosmonaut Oleg Platonov & #NASA @nasawatch.bsky.social astronauts Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman & #JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui of the #SpaceX @nasaspaceflight.com #Dragon spacecraft for splashing down safely off the coast of California just now. What a feat & hope all ok.