OpenAstronomer
@openastronomer.bsky.social
A dad, husband, amateur astronomer and technical guru fascinated with application of technology to astronomy, particularly observatory automation, machine learning, and image processing
My Substack: https://openastronomy.substack.com/
My Substack: https://openastronomy.substack.com/
New version of the free, open-source Astrofiler astronomical image management software software released! #astrophotography
September 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
New version of the free, open-source Astrofiler astronomical image management software software released! #astrophotography
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7 Python Shortcuts to Code Faster and Smarter 🚀
March 11, 2025 at 2:53 AM
7 Python Shortcuts to Code Faster and Smarter 🚀
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I Stand With Ukraine 🇺🇦
a man stands in front of a blue and yellow flag and a picture
ALT: a man stands in front of a blue and yellow flag and a picture
media.tenor.com
February 21, 2025 at 4:33 AM
I Stand With Ukraine 🇺🇦
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Finally, some clear skies to test out the S30! Here's Sol today Seestar S30 1200 frames processed with PIPP/AS4/WS2 #astronomy #astrophotography
February 3, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Finally, some clear skies to test out the S30! Here's Sol today Seestar S30 1200 frames processed with PIPP/AS4/WS2 #astronomy #astrophotography
Discover how to control your Seestar using Open Source Software!
open.substack.com/pub/openastr...
open.substack.com/pub/openastr...
Controlling Smart Telescopes with OSS
Bypassing the Mobile Apps To Make Devices More Useful
open.substack.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Discover how to control your Seestar using Open Source Software!
open.substack.com/pub/openastr...
open.substack.com/pub/openastr...
Going kind of squirrelly here - either cloudy or frigid! Reliving past glories - here’s the Bubble Nebula taken last year
January 7, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Going kind of squirrelly here - either cloudy or frigid! Reliving past glories - here’s the Bubble Nebula taken last year
Button up
Dear Donald
Canada has something called democracy.
It means the leader is accountable to Parliament and can be replaced
I bet Americans wish they had that now.
And convicted sexual abusers don't get to lead our nation.
We're decent folk
Ps. Button up. We're sending frigid cold your way.
love Canada
Canada has something called democracy.
It means the leader is accountable to Parliament and can be replaced
I bet Americans wish they had that now.
And convicted sexual abusers don't get to lead our nation.
We're decent folk
Ps. Button up. We're sending frigid cold your way.
love Canada
January 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Button up
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100 years ago today, #OTD in 1925, Edwin Hubble announced that Andromeda and other spiral nebulae were definitely separate galaxies outside the Milky Way, in a paper read to an AAS meeting by H.N. Russell.
There was no doubt that the Universe was more than just our little island of stars. 🧪 🔭 ⚛️
There was no doubt that the Universe was more than just our little island of stars. 🧪 🔭 ⚛️
January 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
100 years ago today, #OTD in 1925, Edwin Hubble announced that Andromeda and other spiral nebulae were definitely separate galaxies outside the Milky Way, in a paper read to an AAS meeting by H.N. Russell.
There was no doubt that the Universe was more than just our little island of stars. 🧪 🔭 ⚛️
There was no doubt that the Universe was more than just our little island of stars. 🧪 🔭 ⚛️
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Canadian MP Charlie Angus nails it:
Canadian House of Commons Member Charlie Angus: In our country, we believe healthcare should be accessible to all, while assault weapons should not. You clearly don’t share that viewpoint… We don’t want what you’re selling, Donald.
December 27, 2024 at 12:59 AM
Canadian MP Charlie Angus nails it:
51st state LOL
December 27, 2024 at 4:13 AM
51st state LOL
When the cousin dog comes for Christmas
December 26, 2024 at 3:53 PM
When the cousin dog comes for Christmas
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Today is the 32nd anniversary of the file-stamp date of the final release of WordStar: WordStar for DOS 7.0 Revision D. Microsoft has had almost a third of a century to catch up ... 😉
sfwriter.com/ws7.htm
sfwriter.com/ws7.htm
Complete archive of WordStar for DOS 7.0
Complete archive of WordStar for DOS 7.0
sfwriter.com
December 21, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Today is the 32nd anniversary of the file-stamp date of the final release of WordStar: WordStar for DOS 7.0 Revision D. Microsoft has had almost a third of a century to catch up ... 😉
sfwriter.com/ws7.htm
sfwriter.com/ws7.htm
D error (indents)
Python Coding challenge - Day 292| What is the output of the following Python Code?
Answer with Explanation : www.clcoding.com/2024/12/pyth...
Answer with Explanation : www.clcoding.com/2024/12/pyth...
December 22, 2024 at 4:27 AM
D error (indents)
No sane Canadian wants anything to do with this.
December 20, 2024 at 6:31 PM
No sane Canadian wants anything to do with this.
Hello Bluesky! I posted this via the Python SDK! Watch this space for automated postings of new imagesfrom my automated micro-observatory! Soon you will be able to request observations as well!
December 9, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Hello Bluesky! I posted this via the Python SDK! Watch this space for automated postings of new imagesfrom my automated micro-observatory! Soon you will be able to request observations as well!
Controversial perhaps but imho picking Isaacman for NASA Director a surprisingly good choice. SLS needs to be replaced (ULA, Blue Origin and SpaceX could all complete a modified mission in time) and he’ll make it so
December 6, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Controversial perhaps but imho picking Isaacman for NASA Director a surprisingly good choice. SLS needs to be replaced (ULA, Blue Origin and SpaceX could all complete a modified mission in time) and he’ll make it so
I think, all things considered, this is a just and reasonable thing to do.
apnews.com/article/bide...
apnews.com/article/bide...
Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence and reversing promises not to use the powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family memb...
apnews.com
December 2, 2024 at 2:57 AM
I think, all things considered, this is a just and reasonable thing to do.
apnews.com/article/bide...
apnews.com/article/bide...
What is SpaceX doing to stop using LPG as CH4 fuel for Starship launches? Anyone know the status of their competition for the Carbon XPrize and is there any Sabatier Process engines ready for large scale use for fuel?
arstechnica.com/space/2024/1...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/1...
SpaceX just got exactly what it wanted from the FAA for Texas Starship launches
“All pertinent conditions and requirements of the prior approval have been met.”…
arstechnica.com
November 29, 2024 at 6:55 PM
What is SpaceX doing to stop using LPG as CH4 fuel for Starship launches? Anyone know the status of their competition for the Carbon XPrize and is there any Sabatier Process engines ready for large scale use for fuel?
arstechnica.com/space/2024/1...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/1...
Any recommendations on a Python friendly ESB? Zato was an option but they declined to get involved in my market segment. Looking for something preferably open source, inexpensive but we'd be willing to pay for training and professional services. #python #esb #integration
November 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Any recommendations on a Python friendly ESB? Zato was an option but they declined to get involved in my market segment. Looking for something preferably open source, inexpensive but we'd be willing to pay for training and professional services. #python #esb #integration
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Anyway here’s a cheerful piece about how the Sun will eventually destroy all life on Earth (but not by exploding, so, you know, there’s that)
Here’s how the Sun will end all life on Earth
Our home star won't go supernova, but the end of its life will be no less spectacular.
www.sciencefocus.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:38 AM
Anyway here’s a cheerful piece about how the Sun will eventually destroy all life on Earth (but not by exploding, so, you know, there’s that)
RTOFL "At press time, source confirmed Trump had sent Musk to be neutered after he got out of his crate and impregnated dozens of female aides."
Trump Locks Bathroom Door So Elon Musk Can’t Follow Him In
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theonion.com/trump-locks-...
November 25, 2024 at 7:39 PM
RTOFL "At press time, source confirmed Trump had sent Musk to be neutered after he got out of his crate and impregnated dozens of female aides."
If you're interested in writing Python code for amateur astronomy check out this three-part article on automating KStars and EKOS with Python!
openastronomy.substack.com/p/automating...
openastronomy.substack.com/p/automating...
Automating KStars & Ekos Part 1
Using DBUS to control your Astroimaging
openastronomy.substack.com
November 24, 2024 at 5:27 PM
If you're interested in writing Python code for amateur astronomy check out this three-part article on automating KStars and EKOS with Python!
openastronomy.substack.com/p/automating...
openastronomy.substack.com/p/automating...