Kat Troche
@kuiperkat.org
Professional amateur astronomer with astrosociety.org + aaa.org 💫
Have scope, will travel 🔭
Opinions are my own 👩🏻💻
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Have scope, will travel 🔭
Opinions are my own 👩🏻💻
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Kat Troche
@kuiperkat.org
· Dec 4
I hit a spike in followers today, so allow me to reintroduce myself!
I'm Kat, an amateur astronomer turned informal educator based out of NYC! I set up my telescope on random sidewalks for people to catch views of our universe. When I'm not doing that, I travel with my scope(s).
I'm Kat, an amateur astronomer turned informal educator based out of NYC! I set up my telescope on random sidewalks for people to catch views of our universe. When I'm not doing that, I travel with my scope(s).
🎶It's tiiiiiiime🎶
Are you passionate about sharing science communication on your social media platforms? Apply for the Artemis II #NASASocial! Details in the link 🌎🚀🌓
www.nasa.gov/general/expe...
Are you passionate about sharing science communication on your social media platforms? Apply for the Artemis II #NASASocial! Details in the link 🌎🚀🌓
www.nasa.gov/general/expe...
Experience the Launch of Artemis II - NASA
Lee esta nota en español aquí
www.nasa.gov
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🎶It's tiiiiiiime🎶
Are you passionate about sharing science communication on your social media platforms? Apply for the Artemis II #NASASocial! Details in the link 🌎🚀🌓
www.nasa.gov/general/expe...
Are you passionate about sharing science communication on your social media platforms? Apply for the Artemis II #NASASocial! Details in the link 🌎🚀🌓
www.nasa.gov/general/expe...
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Astro on Tap NYC #165 - Galaxies and Government! Tues 11/18 in Williamsburg. Join @kuiperkat.org, @brianwlevine.bsky.social and others on how the current administration is affecting NASA, NSF, and other federal science efforts, and what you can do about it! astronomyontap.org/event/astron...
November 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Astro on Tap NYC #165 - Galaxies and Government! Tues 11/18 in Williamsburg. Join @kuiperkat.org, @brianwlevine.bsky.social and others on how the current administration is affecting NASA, NSF, and other federal science efforts, and what you can do about it! astronomyontap.org/event/astron...
It's been overcast here for two nights straight, but I'm not letting it stop me 😭 #NorthernLights
November 13, 2025 at 3:42 AM
It's been overcast here for two nights straight, but I'm not letting it stop me 😭 #NorthernLights
I reiterate 😭
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I reiterate 😭
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It's a dark time for artists. Many are struggling!
It's easy to buy gifts online. When you buy from *artists*, you're supporting working people, instead of making rich jerks richer.
This fall, send your present $$ to an artist's shop!
Artists! Drop your shop links!
& check out SquidFacts.net 😘
It's easy to buy gifts online. When you buy from *artists*, you're supporting working people, instead of making rich jerks richer.
This fall, send your present $$ to an artist's shop!
Artists! Drop your shop links!
& check out SquidFacts.net 😘
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
It's a dark time for artists. Many are struggling!
It's easy to buy gifts online. When you buy from *artists*, you're supporting working people, instead of making rich jerks richer.
This fall, send your present $$ to an artist's shop!
Artists! Drop your shop links!
& check out SquidFacts.net 😘
It's easy to buy gifts online. When you buy from *artists*, you're supporting working people, instead of making rich jerks richer.
This fall, send your present $$ to an artist's shop!
Artists! Drop your shop links!
& check out SquidFacts.net 😘
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University of Nebraska announced yesterday a final budget plan which if approved by regents would result in elimination of its earth and atmospheric sciences program. I worry that this is a sign of a trend that could damage the academic meteorology sector of the US. More: tinyurl.com/53b5f5j7
University of Nebraska pushes forward with plan to eliminate atmospheric sciences program
Record cold gives way to warmth and signs of an increasingly stormy pattern for western and central US
tinyurl.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
University of Nebraska announced yesterday a final budget plan which if approved by regents would result in elimination of its earth and atmospheric sciences program. I worry that this is a sign of a trend that could damage the academic meteorology sector of the US. More: tinyurl.com/53b5f5j7
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Hi Bluesky friends! I've been MIA for a while, but I'm coming back because I have some fun news...
I'm helping the Astronomical Society of the Pacific sell/rehome their library because they are downsizing their office space. There are sooooooo many cool finds. I'm going to share as many as I can! 🔭
I'm helping the Astronomical Society of the Pacific sell/rehome their library because they are downsizing their office space. There are sooooooo many cool finds. I'm going to share as many as I can! 🔭
November 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Hi Bluesky friends! I've been MIA for a while, but I'm coming back because I have some fun news...
I'm helping the Astronomical Society of the Pacific sell/rehome their library because they are downsizing their office space. There are sooooooo many cool finds. I'm going to share as many as I can! 🔭
I'm helping the Astronomical Society of the Pacific sell/rehome their library because they are downsizing their office space. There are sooooooo many cool finds. I'm going to share as many as I can! 🔭
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Flagstaff’s Lowell Observatory plans to cut nearly all its research funding and reduce the number of paid science staff to just two positions next year.
Lowell Observatory slashes research funding in the midst of financial struggle
Flagstaff’s Lowell Observatory plans to cut nearly all its research funding and reduce the number of paid science staff to just two positions next year.
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Flagstaff’s Lowell Observatory plans to cut nearly all its research funding and reduce the number of paid science staff to just two positions next year.
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Who’s tracking the best crash out’s? I know one of you are making a thread
November 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Who’s tracking the best crash out’s? I know one of you are making a thread
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"We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves. After all, if anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him it is the city that gave rise to him."
- NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani
- NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 AM
"We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves. After all, if anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him it is the city that gave rise to him."
- NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani
- NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
SAY. THAT. SHIT!
SAY. THAT. SHIT!
November 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
SAY. THAT. SHIT!
SAY. THAT. SHIT!
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they’re going to make the entire 2026 midterms about trans kids in bathrooms and they are going to get absolutely dunked to hell
protect trans kids: it’s the right thing to do and you’re going to win
protect trans kids: it’s the right thing to do and you’re going to win
i genuinely think they believe that the they/them ads won the election and not like, anger over inflation
and so they'll keep trying to double down on social issues
and so they'll keep trying to double down on social issues
i see we learned nothing from the millions wasted by WES
November 5, 2025 at 5:54 AM
they’re going to make the entire 2026 midterms about trans kids in bathrooms and they are going to get absolutely dunked to hell
protect trans kids: it’s the right thing to do and you’re going to win
protect trans kids: it’s the right thing to do and you’re going to win
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The full weight of western capitalism is about to laser focus on NYC. The robber barons failed to win and will panic. They will sabotage NYC because the system cannot allow Mamdani's term to be successful. They cannot allow people to believe things can be better. Your job now is to hold the line.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:05 AM
The full weight of western capitalism is about to laser focus on NYC. The robber barons failed to win and will panic. They will sabotage NYC because the system cannot allow Mamdani's term to be successful. They cannot allow people to believe things can be better. Your job now is to hold the line.
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UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 5: Vito Marcantonio
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
November 4, 2025 at 4:14 AM
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 5: Vito Marcantonio
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
Managed to convince a Cuomo-leaning friend to vote for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social today by reminding him of all the heinous shit Cuomo has done to this state and the people in it 💪🏼
On November 4, let's send Chester the Molester back upstate; say #NoToCuomo and #VoteForZohran
On November 4, let's send Chester the Molester back upstate; say #NoToCuomo and #VoteForZohran
November 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Managed to convince a Cuomo-leaning friend to vote for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social today by reminding him of all the heinous shit Cuomo has done to this state and the people in it 💪🏼
On November 4, let's send Chester the Molester back upstate; say #NoToCuomo and #VoteForZohran
On November 4, let's send Chester the Molester back upstate; say #NoToCuomo and #VoteForZohran
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REV. BLACK (who was shot in the head with a pepper ball): “If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, teachers, mothers, and the elderly gathered to sing and pray outside ICE facilities… what might they be doing to our neighbors who are behind those walls?”
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 AM
REV. BLACK (who was shot in the head with a pepper ball): “If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, teachers, mothers, and the elderly gathered to sing and pray outside ICE facilities… what might they be doing to our neighbors who are behind those walls?”
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“some people abuse SNAP” your soul is rotten
October 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
“some people abuse SNAP” your soul is rotten
Join us on November 1, 2025, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Pat's Lawn at Inwood Hill Park for #AutumnStarfest!
Celebrate 30 years of star parties in NYC with free views of #Saturn, presentations from @astroontapnyc.bsky.social, raffle prizes, and more!
Full details: aaa.org/event/autumn...
Celebrate 30 years of star parties in NYC with free views of #Saturn, presentations from @astroontapnyc.bsky.social, raffle prizes, and more!
Full details: aaa.org/event/autumn...
October 26, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Join us on November 1, 2025, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Pat's Lawn at Inwood Hill Park for #AutumnStarfest!
Celebrate 30 years of star parties in NYC with free views of #Saturn, presentations from @astroontapnyc.bsky.social, raffle prizes, and more!
Full details: aaa.org/event/autumn...
Celebrate 30 years of star parties in NYC with free views of #Saturn, presentations from @astroontapnyc.bsky.social, raffle prizes, and more!
Full details: aaa.org/event/autumn...
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