Dr. Amber Straughn (she/her)
@astraughnomer.bsky.social
Black Lives Matter. NASA Astrophysicist for #JWST. From Arkansas. Hiking, yoga, Great Dane mom, pilot, Pearl Jam superfan. #FirstGen Personal account - my views
In all honesty - I was able to appreciate some rebalancing time during the shutdown, but being able to work on incredible missions like #jwst is why I work here. I missed it, and am glad to be back ❤️
November 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In all honesty - I was able to appreciate some rebalancing time during the shutdown, but being able to work on incredible missions like #jwst is why I work here. I missed it, and am glad to be back ❤️
Thank you so much. Things are rough. I’m just ready to get back to work.
November 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Thank you so much. Things are rough. I’m just ready to get back to work.
Omg that’s incredible!!!
October 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Omg that’s incredible!!!
That was such a shock - still can’t believe that happened! 😄
October 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
That was such a shock - still can’t believe that happened! 😄
Thank you!
October 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Thank you!
govt shutdown
October 1, 2025 at 10:51 AM
govt shutdown
govt shutdown
October 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
govt shutdown
absolutely.
September 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
absolutely.
Here's a video describing this really interesting science result! www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKCp...
White Dwarf Eating Pluto-Like Object
YouTube video by NASA Goddard
www.youtube.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Here's a video describing this really interesting science result! www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKCp...
When astronomers talk about dust, they are mainly talking about silicates and carbon based stuff. Here's a good primer on the subject: science.nasa.gov/universe/dus...
Dust in the Stellar Wind: A Cosmological Primer - NASA Science
The handsome Horsehead Nebula, rearing up against glowing red gas, is sculpted from dust.
science.nasa.gov
September 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
When astronomers talk about dust, they are mainly talking about silicates and carbon based stuff. Here's a good primer on the subject: science.nasa.gov/universe/dus...