Misadventures In Astro
@misadventures.astronomer.social
Are you really going to read this? Really? Fine. Amateur avocational astronomer working in aerospace.
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"Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent" - Isaac Asimov
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New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
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The final day of #SaveTheVaquita Week is here!
Check out these amazing streamers (Mountain Time):
@infectiouskarma.bsky.social @ 10
MaryBeary1994 @ 12
@lauratheexplaura.bsky.social @ 1
@kpassionate.bsky.social @ 6:30
@marinebiologale.bsky.social @ 6:30
Let's spread the word and save the vaquita!
Check out these amazing streamers (Mountain Time):
@infectiouskarma.bsky.social @ 10
MaryBeary1994 @ 12
@lauratheexplaura.bsky.social @ 1
@kpassionate.bsky.social @ 6:30
@marinebiologale.bsky.social @ 6:30
Let's spread the word and save the vaquita!
November 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The final day of #SaveTheVaquita Week is here!
Check out these amazing streamers (Mountain Time):
@infectiouskarma.bsky.social @ 10
MaryBeary1994 @ 12
@lauratheexplaura.bsky.social @ 1
@kpassionate.bsky.social @ 6:30
@marinebiologale.bsky.social @ 6:30
Let's spread the word and save the vaquita!
Check out these amazing streamers (Mountain Time):
@infectiouskarma.bsky.social @ 10
MaryBeary1994 @ 12
@lauratheexplaura.bsky.social @ 1
@kpassionate.bsky.social @ 6:30
@marinebiologale.bsky.social @ 6:30
Let's spread the word and save the vaquita!
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In physics, we differentiate between kinematics (describing the motion of objects) and dynamics (*explaining* the motion). Political analysis needs to be focusing on dynamics, not kinematics.
Here's where we get into serious "derp" territory.
"Voters perceptions of the two parties have changed since 2012." (True)
But *why* have the perceptions changed? Is it because of policy stances, or because of massive changes in the media system?
"Voters perceptions of the two parties have changed since 2012." (True)
But *why* have the perceptions changed? Is it because of policy stances, or because of massive changes in the media system?
October 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In physics, we differentiate between kinematics (describing the motion of objects) and dynamics (*explaining* the motion). Political analysis needs to be focusing on dynamics, not kinematics.
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If anyone wants an example of how media manipulation works- including manufacturing consent, the danger of 'centralism', and legitimization of bad-faith pseudo science in mainstream media, here you go. Fuck off @cnn.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
If anyone wants an example of how media manipulation works- including manufacturing consent, the danger of 'centralism', and legitimization of bad-faith pseudo science in mainstream media, here you go. Fuck off @cnn.com
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Happy International Save the Vaquita Day! The vaquita is the most endangered marine mammal on Earth and could really use a signal boost!
Want to know more? Watch here from 9 - 12 Pacific: vaquita.day/2025
I'll be making an appearance at 11:45ish to talk about the Twitch event!
#SaveTheVaquita
Want to know more? Watch here from 9 - 12 Pacific: vaquita.day/2025
I'll be making an appearance at 11:45ish to talk about the Twitch event!
#SaveTheVaquita
International Save the Vaquita Day 2025 ─ October 25, 2025
Join us online for International Save the Vaquita Day! Featuring informative presentations, live art sessions, engaging discussions, and direct action activities. Help us fight for the world's most en...
vaquita.day
October 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Happy International Save the Vaquita Day! The vaquita is the most endangered marine mammal on Earth and could really use a signal boost!
Want to know more? Watch here from 9 - 12 Pacific: vaquita.day/2025
I'll be making an appearance at 11:45ish to talk about the Twitch event!
#SaveTheVaquita
Want to know more? Watch here from 9 - 12 Pacific: vaquita.day/2025
I'll be making an appearance at 11:45ish to talk about the Twitch event!
#SaveTheVaquita
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Ganymede.
The biggest moon in the Solar System.
Bigger than Mercury, and with a rocky interior under NINE HUNDRED KILOMETRES of ice and water.
The biggest moon in the Solar System.
Bigger than Mercury, and with a rocky interior under NINE HUNDRED KILOMETRES of ice and water.
October 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Ganymede.
The biggest moon in the Solar System.
Bigger than Mercury, and with a rocky interior under NINE HUNDRED KILOMETRES of ice and water.
The biggest moon in the Solar System.
Bigger than Mercury, and with a rocky interior under NINE HUNDRED KILOMETRES of ice and water.
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Portland Folks: if you're in town Saturday and want something to go to aside from the No Kings protest, or after, the Portland Defense Fund is holding a street fair on Clinton St in SE.
October 16, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Portland Folks: if you're in town Saturday and want something to go to aside from the No Kings protest, or after, the Portland Defense Fund is holding a street fair on Clinton St in SE.
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Apparently, the link populated with an error. Here is the correct one: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Thank you, everyone!
Thank you, everyone!
October 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Apparently, the link populated with an error. Here is the correct one: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Thank you, everyone!
Thank you, everyone!
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Standing up for science can be wacky (and quacky), but effective! Our Quack-O-Grams put us in touch with legislators that are leading the charge to get rid of the Quack RFK Jr. Now is the final stretch! We're fighting until we #impeachrfk !
Thank you to Prof. Dave for a great conversation!
Thank you to Prof. Dave for a great conversation!
October 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Standing up for science can be wacky (and quacky), but effective! Our Quack-O-Grams put us in touch with legislators that are leading the charge to get rid of the Quack RFK Jr. Now is the final stretch! We're fighting until we #impeachrfk !
Thank you to Prof. Dave for a great conversation!
Thank you to Prof. Dave for a great conversation!
Took the kiddo to see Tron: Ares today. Didn't have high expectations, but you know what? We enjoyed it. It looked cooled, it sounded cool. Years from now it will be a fond childhood memory and he'll want to watch it again with this old man. Isn't that good enough? I think so.
@nin.com
@nin.com
a tron ares poster with a glowing object on it
ALT: a tron ares poster with a glowing object on it
media.tenor.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Took the kiddo to see Tron: Ares today. Didn't have high expectations, but you know what? We enjoyed it. It looked cooled, it sounded cool. Years from now it will be a fond childhood memory and he'll want to watch it again with this old man. Isn't that good enough? I think so.
@nin.com
@nin.com
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Really a surprise?
#BadPractices
#BadPractices
Ha! It looks like Avi Loeb silently edited his Medium post about the Perseverance Navcam images, after being called out for his wrong interpretation.
While he previously claimed the image was of 3I/Atlas, he now says the claim came from "social media". 🔭
While he previously claimed the image was of 3I/Atlas, he now says the claim came from "social media". 🔭
October 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Really a surprise?
#BadPractices
#BadPractices
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These are the quarterbacks since 2010 who complete passes at roughly the rate Microsoft Excel’s AI mode accurately edits spreadsheets
October 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
These are the quarterbacks since 2010 who complete passes at roughly the rate Microsoft Excel’s AI mode accurately edits spreadsheets
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🔭 Get your gear ready, we need you for the Juice mission!
To properly reach the Jupiter system in July 2031, #ESAJuice relies on ephemerides - predicted positions of celestial objects at specific times.
Better ephemerides, better planning, better results. This is where you come in. 1/3
To properly reach the Jupiter system in July 2031, #ESAJuice relies on ephemerides - predicted positions of celestial objects at specific times.
Better ephemerides, better planning, better results. This is where you come in. 1/3
October 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🔭 Get your gear ready, we need you for the Juice mission!
To properly reach the Jupiter system in July 2031, #ESAJuice relies on ephemerides - predicted positions of celestial objects at specific times.
Better ephemerides, better planning, better results. This is where you come in. 1/3
To properly reach the Jupiter system in July 2031, #ESAJuice relies on ephemerides - predicted positions of celestial objects at specific times.
Better ephemerides, better planning, better results. This is where you come in. 1/3
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Thanks to @michael-w-busch.bsky.social and @philplait.bsky.social (and NASA ADS) for helping me understand what's up with Avi's latest.
sites.psu.edu/astrowright/...
sites.psu.edu/astrowright/...
3I/ATLAS’s Anti-Tail Isn’t Unique
So, Avi’s latest is a long complaint about how unreasonable the scientific community is in dismissing his claims that 3I/ATLAS might be a spacecraft. He has a long analogy in it about seeing a bizarre...
sites.psu.edu
September 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Thanks to @michael-w-busch.bsky.social and @philplait.bsky.social (and NASA ADS) for helping me understand what's up with Avi's latest.
sites.psu.edu/astrowright/...
sites.psu.edu/astrowright/...
For those that can't make it to the stream today, here's a direct link for donating to The Gastric Cancer Foundation!
wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/webl...
wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/webl...
September 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
For those that can't make it to the stream today, here's a direct link for donating to The Gastric Cancer Foundation!
wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/webl...
wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/webl...
I just realize I haven't publicly mocked Avi Loeb in a minute. Need to find time to do some more trolling.
September 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I just realize I haven't publicly mocked Avi Loeb in a minute. Need to find time to do some more trolling.
Astonishing.
Saturn, rising behind its largest moon Titan.
This scene is a composite of images taken by the Cassini spacecraft on 31 March 2005. At the time, Cassini was 7,000 km from Titan and 1.2 million km from Saturn.
Credit: NASA/JPL/SSI/Ian Regan/Val Klavans
This scene is a composite of images taken by the Cassini spacecraft on 31 March 2005. At the time, Cassini was 7,000 km from Titan and 1.2 million km from Saturn.
Credit: NASA/JPL/SSI/Ian Regan/Val Klavans
September 27, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Astonishing.
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Talk Of Fascism Dangerous, Warns Ministry Of Compliance
September 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Talk Of Fascism Dangerous, Warns Ministry Of Compliance
@planet4589.bsky.social saw something appear to re-enter going NWN over northern Colorado at approximately 4:40 AM UTC. Any idea? Stayed together and was glowing orange. Too slow to be meteor IMO so thinking debris of some sort. Unfortunately didn't have allsky running.
September 26, 2025 at 4:59 AM
@planet4589.bsky.social saw something appear to re-enter going NWN over northern Colorado at approximately 4:40 AM UTC. Any idea? Stayed together and was glowing orange. Too slow to be meteor IMO so thinking debris of some sort. Unfortunately didn't have allsky running.
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A reminder that everything is on a 20% SALE in honour of bisexual awareness week!
If you want a cute pin, sticker, or even a mug to celebrate bisexuality and other queer identities,or to just support a loved one, get your fabulous bi merch in our store!
Link to store: www.etsy.com/shop/Palaeoiris
If you want a cute pin, sticker, or even a mug to celebrate bisexuality and other queer identities,or to just support a loved one, get your fabulous bi merch in our store!
Link to store: www.etsy.com/shop/Palaeoiris
September 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A reminder that everything is on a 20% SALE in honour of bisexual awareness week!
If you want a cute pin, sticker, or even a mug to celebrate bisexuality and other queer identities,or to just support a loved one, get your fabulous bi merch in our store!
Link to store: www.etsy.com/shop/Palaeoiris
If you want a cute pin, sticker, or even a mug to celebrate bisexuality and other queer identities,or to just support a loved one, get your fabulous bi merch in our store!
Link to store: www.etsy.com/shop/Palaeoiris
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From Milton Mayer's "They Thought They Were Free"
I first read it in November and I'm rereading it now. It crushing feeling the exact same things as this academic did. It's the same process.
I first read it in November and I'm rereading it now. It crushing feeling the exact same things as this academic did. It's the same process.
September 18, 2025 at 2:54 AM
From Milton Mayer's "They Thought They Were Free"
I first read it in November and I'm rereading it now. It crushing feeling the exact same things as this academic did. It's the same process.
I first read it in November and I'm rereading it now. It crushing feeling the exact same things as this academic did. It's the same process.
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Ah yes, this is important background info. Sinclair is Bond-level supervillainry and more people need to be aware of it.
While you still can, if you’re asking “who’s Sinclair?” John Oliver has you covered:
September 18, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Ah yes, this is important background info. Sinclair is Bond-level supervillainry and more people need to be aware of it.
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CALL TO ACTION!
During one of our meetings this week with a House Dem, who shall remain nameless, the idea that "DEI research doesn't save anyone's life" was espoused.
My team was *flabbergasted* by this assertion.
PLEASE DROP YOUR PEER REVIEWED WORKS OF "DEI" SAVING LIVES HERE SO WE CAN SHARE!
During one of our meetings this week with a House Dem, who shall remain nameless, the idea that "DEI research doesn't save anyone's life" was espoused.
My team was *flabbergasted* by this assertion.
PLEASE DROP YOUR PEER REVIEWED WORKS OF "DEI" SAVING LIVES HERE SO WE CAN SHARE!
September 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
CALL TO ACTION!
During one of our meetings this week with a House Dem, who shall remain nameless, the idea that "DEI research doesn't save anyone's life" was espoused.
My team was *flabbergasted* by this assertion.
PLEASE DROP YOUR PEER REVIEWED WORKS OF "DEI" SAVING LIVES HERE SO WE CAN SHARE!
During one of our meetings this week with a House Dem, who shall remain nameless, the idea that "DEI research doesn't save anyone's life" was espoused.
My team was *flabbergasted* by this assertion.
PLEASE DROP YOUR PEER REVIEWED WORKS OF "DEI" SAVING LIVES HERE SO WE CAN SHARE!
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Welp this is horrific.
"Data broker owned by major airlines sells passenger info to US govt for warrantless surveillance" is already a sentence where each 2-4 word phrase is worse than the last, but then fuck knows what other shit said govt is going to get up to *w/* that data now that they have it
"Data broker owned by major airlines sells passenger info to US govt for warrantless surveillance" is already a sentence where each 2-4 word phrase is worse than the last, but then fuck knows what other shit said govt is going to get up to *w/* that data now that they have it
New from 404 Media: airlines are selling *5 billion* ticketing records to the government for warrantless searching, per new docs we obtained. ARC is a data broker owned by United, American, Delta, etc. Then sells peoples' travel info to ICE, Secret Service, FBI etc www.404media.co/airlines-sel...
Airlines Sell 5 Billion Plane Ticket Records to the Government For Warrantless Searching
New documents obtained by 404 Media show how a data broker owned by American Airlines, United, Delta, and many other airlines is selling masses of passenger data to the U.S. government.
www.404media.co
September 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Welp this is horrific.
"Data broker owned by major airlines sells passenger info to US govt for warrantless surveillance" is already a sentence where each 2-4 word phrase is worse than the last, but then fuck knows what other shit said govt is going to get up to *w/* that data now that they have it
"Data broker owned by major airlines sells passenger info to US govt for warrantless surveillance" is already a sentence where each 2-4 word phrase is worse than the last, but then fuck knows what other shit said govt is going to get up to *w/* that data now that they have it