John Rummel
@darksky2500.bsky.social
Madison, WI. Science advocate, politics junkie, progressive, dog dad, seismology fanboy, astronomy nerd, dark sky champion, lousy chess player, sometimes shit-poster, occasional smart-ass, and all-around nice guy. One space after a period.
I only understood the first three words.
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I only understood the first three words.
How do you have only 4.3K followers? Absolutely amazing job on this (and many other) videos. Thanks!
September 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
How do you have only 4.3K followers? Absolutely amazing job on this (and many other) videos. Thanks!
Chris, please put this in context for us. To us amateurs, it looks like this is beyond a game-changer; it's revolutionary. True?
June 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Chris, please put this in context for us. To us amateurs, it looks like this is beyond a game-changer; it's revolutionary. True?
With all due respect to Drs. Stephen and Katie, I'd say neither. For a group of non-science majors, I'd recommend Rocky Kolb's "Blind Watchers of the Sky." A timeless intro perfect for non majors. www.amazon.com/Blind-Watche...
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May 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
With all due respect to Drs. Stephen and Katie, I'd say neither. For a group of non-science majors, I'd recommend Rocky Kolb's "Blind Watchers of the Sky." A timeless intro perfect for non majors. www.amazon.com/Blind-Watche...
It's not your imagination. skyandtelescope.org/online-galle...
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May 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It's not your imagination. skyandtelescope.org/online-galle...
I've been fighting this battle (and losing badly) on some of my political Facebook groups. People don't seem to understand that unsourced news is the problem, not the solution.
May 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I've been fighting this battle (and losing badly) on some of my political Facebook groups. People don't seem to understand that unsourced news is the problem, not the solution.
Because the Trump machine has perfected the idea of the firehose of outrage and corruption. There are 3 or 4 "bronco chase" level events every day. The media just can't keep up and the public's attention is quickly overwhelmed. Our only hope is to get one of the chambers of Congress back next year.
April 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Because the Trump machine has perfected the idea of the firehose of outrage and corruption. There are 3 or 4 "bronco chase" level events every day. The media just can't keep up and the public's attention is quickly overwhelmed. Our only hope is to get one of the chambers of Congress back next year.
Any chance there's an English language translation of this article available?
February 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Any chance there's an English language translation of this article available?
I think Pence is still clinging to the hope that in the 2030s, after the Trump stench has started to fade a bit, that he may emerge as a candidate and leader in the GOP. That hope died with T's reelection. The "classic" GOP is no more.
February 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I think Pence is still clinging to the hope that in the 2030s, after the Trump stench has started to fade a bit, that he may emerge as a candidate and leader in the GOP. That hope died with T's reelection. The "classic" GOP is no more.
Whoops, didn't see your own comment until I had typed my reply.
February 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Whoops, didn't see your own comment until I had typed my reply.
My "amateur engineer" self would love to see what "wheels" you're talking about and learn a little more about this.
February 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
My "amateur engineer" self would love to see what "wheels" you're talking about and learn a little more about this.
I'll reply via email, and maybe see you at the March meeting.
February 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I'll reply via email, and maybe see you at the March meeting.
I'm planning a camping trip to Newport this summer sometime. We could collaborate!
February 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I'm planning a camping trip to Newport this summer sometime. We could collaborate!
Antibiotics developed from someone seeing mold in a petri dish and asking “what’s happening here?”
February 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Antibiotics developed from someone seeing mold in a petri dish and asking “what’s happening here?”
Spectacular. Thanks for the link to the ESA page.
February 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Spectacular. Thanks for the link to the ESA page.
I don't get it. Why your proudest?
February 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I don't get it. Why your proudest?
I don’t know the answer to any of this but thanks for being there and asking the questions publicly, and engaging in the discussion.
February 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I don’t know the answer to any of this but thanks for being there and asking the questions publicly, and engaging in the discussion.
I can't find any online evidence of this JWST observation. Where did you find it?
January 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I can't find any online evidence of this JWST observation. Where did you find it?
But the real impact is going to be the erosion of the ranks of ATC, especially if you're a woman or a minority. Who would want to apply for a job there today?
January 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
But the real impact is going to be the erosion of the ranks of ATC, especially if you're a woman or a minority. Who would want to apply for a job there today?
If you were looking for any indication of how bad Trump II is going to be compared to Trump I, just watching this presser should answer all your questions.
January 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
If you were looking for any indication of how bad Trump II is going to be compared to Trump I, just watching this presser should answer all your questions.
I'd rather see Pete turn a senate seat in his native Indiana.
January 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I'd rather see Pete turn a senate seat in his native Indiana.
Darwin, C and Wallace, AR once had one of their papers read there.
January 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Darwin, C and Wallace, AR once had one of their papers read there.
The article compares McConnell's presumed principled stand on Hegseth to John McCain's stand on various issues, including health care. The problem with this comparison is that McConnell doesn't have a shred of decency or ethics. McCain had a boatload.
January 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The article compares McConnell's presumed principled stand on Hegseth to John McCain's stand on various issues, including health care. The problem with this comparison is that McConnell doesn't have a shred of decency or ethics. McCain had a boatload.