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April G
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Hello! I am a pet-sitter living in Baca Grande, Crestone, Colorado at the foot of the majestic Sangre de Cristos Mountains.
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The Cold Moon was a very cold sight here, temperature around 5°F as it crawled up Crestone Peak. The fresh snow is glistening most beautifully in the moonlight tonight. (1/2)

Crestone, Colorado USA

#astronomy #astrophotography
December 5, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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Someone needs to set up a camera so we'll know when Pete Hegseth orders this plaque removed from West Point.
Here’s the plaque at West Point with the relevant text highlighted
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Trump and his Administration are targeting me because I said something they didn’t like — but here’s the thing: I won’t be intimidated into silence. I’ve overcome challenges a lot tougher than Donald Trump or Pete Hegseth.
November 25, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.

If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Here's my #timelapse for November 21-22, 2025 from Crestone, Colorado USA plus still shot of a meteor captured at 4:22am MST today: youtu.be/Fg27srIHHZI

#astronomy #astrophotography

The soundtrack is Dawn Meditation by Yuri Megis, used under a Attribution 4.0 International License
November 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Just after dark I spotted a hiker above treeline, below Columbia Point. This time of year that's not a great place to be and I was concerned enough to phone it in. Based on the hiker's lights during the descent it does appear they made it down safely.
Not All Who Wander.... November 19, 2025 time lapses
YouTube video by Mike Lewinski
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November 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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There is no debate --

“An order requiring the performance of a military duty or act may be disobeyed when such act is unlawful.”

Manual for Courts-Martial United States (2024), Part IV, ¶ 14.c.(2)(a)(i)

www.sja.marines.mil/Portals/135/...

#HOLDFAST
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November 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Gravity waves, meteors and another magnificent sunrise in Crestone, Colorado USA #timelapse for November 13-14, 2025

The soundtrack is Venturing Into The Unknown by Musinova used under a Creative Commons license.

#astronomy #astrophotography #COWX
Bliss Out - November 13-14, 2025 time lapses
YouTube video by Mike Lewinski
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November 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Last night's #timelapse features two ionosphere holes (aka SpaceX Aurora) visible to the south. The first at 9:40pm 11/14, second at 1:18am 11/15. Also something burning (?) near Medano Pass (left of center). I've never recorded light up there.

#astronomy #astrophotography
November 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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My full #timelapse video of the night is posted now

Crestone, Colorado USA November 11-12, 2025

#astronomy #astrophotography #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights

Exit the Void, It Was Never For You by Jon Shuemaker is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License
Wow, We Need More Superlatives! November 11-12, 2025 time lapse
YouTube video by Mike Lewinski
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November 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Current Aurora viewed from Crestone, Colorado, USA
November 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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This is the nicest shot of the night, via two different cameras that captured the same meteor.

Crestone, Colorado USA November 12, 2025 at 2:36am MST

#astronomy #astrophotography #meteor #aurora
November 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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October 20, 2025 at 3:55 AM
A new favorite thing for me.
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These drums are inspiring.

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October 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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The House has chosen not to work and is withholding the swearing-in of newly elected Democrat Adelita Grijalva. She still hasn’t been seated, and it definitely feels intentional since her signature would provide the last vote needed to force the release of the Epstein files.
October 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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In light of today’s absolutely fucking deranged “I’m in a war movie” speeches by Trump and Hegseth, I give you the plaque at West Point.
September 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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September 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Big feet, big cheeks, little fear.

This kangaroo rat scarfed up a little birdseed that spilled from the feeder just inches from me.
September 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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I was up for a beautiful sunrise today.

I got to watch a kangaroo rat and juvenile magpie sparring / playing games. They both seemed afraid of (and also interested in) each other. My cameras were busy timelapsing so no video of their antics.

Clouds are moving in through the weekend.

#COwx
September 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Thin clouds actually enhance the view, making the sunspots more visible by cutting down some light that is washing them out

#astronomy #astrophotography
September 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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September 2-3, 2025 #timelapse with star trails from Crestone, Colorado USA, views west and north

#astronomy #astrophotography

The soundtrack is Rise of the Séance by SINIUS, licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.
September 4, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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Wildland firefighters were stunned when federal immigration authorities recently raided an active wildfire response in Washington state, arresting two firefighters and sidelining crews for hours.

By Alex Brown @stateline.org
Firefighters question leaders’ role in Washington immigration raid | Colorado Newsline
Wildland firefighters were stunned when federal immigration authorities recently raided an active wildfire response in Washington state.
coloradonewsline.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Sept 1-2, 2025 #timelapse from Crestone, Colorado USA

Alas, no aurora last night visible here. But this is still a fun timelapse with cartwheel crepuscular rays and an electrical storm under moonlight.

The soundtrack is LISTEN by Pipe Choir, licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License
September 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM