Benne W. Holwerda
@benneholwerda.bsky.social
Dad, Professor of Astronomy at the University of Louisville. He/Him/hey you. Opinions are my own. As are the typos.
Astronomy, datascience, ethics & occasional US/EU politics.
Astronomy, datascience, ethics & occasional US/EU politics.
Bosch & Brueghel exhibit at the Speed Art Museum with the kids. Fun. Saw The Astronomers in Temperance.
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Bosch & Brueghel exhibit at the Speed Art Museum with the kids. Fun. Saw The Astronomers in Temperance.
We can see the smoke. It’s huge.
November 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We can see the smoke. It’s huge.
Judge for yourself
November 1, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Judge for yourself
She got pretty close for a first full build to her aim Commander Pavel Chekhov.
November 1, 2025 at 2:06 AM
She got pretty close for a first full build to her aim Commander Pavel Chekhov.
With a detail that I would have never noticed in the fastening
November 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM
With a detail that I would have never noticed in the fastening
More details being added. Rank insignia.
November 1, 2025 at 2:02 AM
More details being added. Rank insignia.
All to be combined with an epic sowing and thrifting project.
November 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
All to be combined with an epic sowing and thrifting project.
These pieces were then painted.
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
These pieces were then painted.
There was even more 3D printing
November 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
There was even more 3D printing
More details getting printed.
October 29, 2025 at 12:53 AM
More details getting printed.
Lady-like skills on the bicycle.
October 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Lady-like skills on the bicycle.
Came out very well.
October 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Came out very well.
It’s a whole thing… can anyone guess what it’ll be yet?
October 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
It’s a whole thing… can anyone guess what it’ll be yet?
Wandered onto the running track at work and had a moment where I thought I was back on a Dutch bike lane.
October 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Wandered onto the running track at work and had a moment where I thought I was back on a Dutch bike lane.
Elderkid is making their Halloween costume and it’s reaching entirely new levels.
October 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Elderkid is making their Halloween costume and it’s reaching entirely new levels.
Democracy isn’t free (local postage rates apply).
Voted!
Voted!
October 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Democracy isn’t free (local postage rates apply).
Voted!
Voted!
Fun with the Seestar.
October 6, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Fun with the Seestar.
Bowman fest. Planes are fun.
October 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Bowman fest. Planes are fun.
Colloquium today on McFacts by @saavikford.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Colloquium today on McFacts by @saavikford.bsky.social
We are visiting the Bullitt collection of Astronomy books. @saavikford.bsky.social is having a blast with these.
October 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We are visiting the Bullitt collection of Astronomy books. @saavikford.bsky.social is having a blast with these.
As spotted at the pizza place we went to today.
September 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM
As spotted at the pizza place we went to today.
Hey just finished “Automatic Noodle” book by @annaleen.bsky.social and it’s delightful. I feel it’s part of a new sci-fi genre that focus on place and cozy belonging like the books by Becky Chambers. Different, wholesome. Fun read. I can recommend.
September 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Hey just finished “Automatic Noodle” book by @annaleen.bsky.social and it’s delightful. I feel it’s part of a new sci-fi genre that focus on place and cozy belonging like the books by Becky Chambers. Different, wholesome. Fun read. I can recommend.
Too much office space Lego is only barely sufficient.
September 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Too much office space Lego is only barely sufficient.
More office supplies.
September 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
More office supplies.
Going through all the stuff from my office during the move, I came across this excellent poster by Lori Porter.
September 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Going through all the stuff from my office during the move, I came across this excellent poster by Lori Porter.