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Amateur Astronomer, Cosmologist & Quantum Physicist.
Defender of Space Colonists on the fringes of the galaxy.
Seller of fine Coffee and Apple Pie, too.
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Episode 12 of The Astrophysics Podcast just dropped! I interviewed Dr. Brenna Mockler from Carnegie Observatories. She is a theorist who works on what we call "Tidal Disruption Events" -- essentially, what happens when a black hole eats up a star! Check it out! 🧪🔭

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Dr. Brenna Mockler of Carnegie Observatories. She is an astrophysicist who specializes in theoretical calculations of tidal disruption events (TDEs); dramatic accretion events where a black hole suddenly rips apart a star or gas cloud and swallows it. Hear more about it on The Astrophysics Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/astrophysics/1734361/ Logo for The Astrophysics Podcast. In case you care, it's a computer simulation of a supernova remnant. https://rss.com/podcasts/astrophysics/
December 1, 2024 at 1:57 PM
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Laniakea: Our home supercluster

Check out this video produced by Nature, on the occasion of the discovery of the supercluster of galaxies that is home to our own galaxy, the Milky Way.
Laniakea: Our home supercluster
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November 26, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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New and recent Darwin and #evolution books: tinyurl.com/25joaxb7

#HPS #histsci #books
New and recent Darwin and evolution books
With the holidays now on us, here are some gift-giving ideas for those Darwin, evolution, and history of science lovers in your life (meaning, really, yourself!): Charles Darwin: No Rebel, Great Re…
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December 1, 2024 at 4:09 AM
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This photo from NASA’s Curiosity rover shows the Earth as seen from the surface of Mars, shining brighter than any star in the Martian night sky.
November 30, 2024 at 2:19 PM
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The Space Launch System rocket that will dispatch four astronauts on the first Moon mission in more than 50 years passed a major milestone yesterday.
NASA is stacking the Artemis II rocket, implying a simple heat shield fix
NASA expects it to take about four months to fully assemble the main parts of the SLS rocket.
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November 22, 2024 at 4:29 PM
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Welcome new BlueSkyers!

You might find these resources useful...

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🔹️ Thread of psychology-related starter packs (scroll up):
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#Psychology #AcademicSky 🧪
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November 9, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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Most of us know Carl Sagan as the host of “Cosmos” and author of "Contact,” but his scientific legacy goes much deeper.

Sagan, who would have been 90 today, did shaped our understanding of space, climate change and the search for extraterrestrial life
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Carl Sagan’s scientific legacy extends far beyond ‘Cosmos’
On what would’ve been the astronomer’s 90th trip around the Sun, here’s a look at his legacy as a scientist, advocate and communicator.
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November 9, 2024 at 2:42 PM
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Well, here I am. Still getting used to this new platform. Will post more about Science History in a bit. Bye for now.
November 9, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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JWST's primary mirror is made up of 18 hexagonal, gold-coated segments. A new blog post is out today from the team that keeps the mirror segments perfectly aligned so that they function as one big mirror. 🔭🧪

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JWST's primary mirror hangs suspended from a crane in a high bay, as several technicians in white protective bunny suits look on. The NASA Goddard logo is reflected in the mirror. The mirror is made up of 18 gold-colored hexagon-shaped segments, arranged in 5 columns to form a hexagon shape. The center of the mirror is empty, with a box-like baffle for the tertiary mirror sticking out. The supports for the secondary mirror are attached via hinges at the bottom of the mirror. The supports are folded up, forming a vertical triangle-shaped structure that partially covers the mirror.
November 8, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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arstechnica.com
There are thousands more known exoplanets for Webb to study, worlds of all sizes in our own Solar System, and unspeakable grandeur the telescope will assuredly reveal in the years ahead.
Nearly three years since launch, Webb is a hit among astronomers
Demand for observing time on Webb outpaces supply by a factor of nine.
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November 7, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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Inspiring words from Harris - "If it [a dark time], let us fill the sky with the light of a brilliant, brilliant billion of stars, the light of optimism, of faith, of truth and service. And may that work guide us, even in the face of setbacks, toward the extraordinary promise of the [USA]."
Cosmic birthplace of stars, the Carina Nebula, with its landscape of “mountains” and “valleys” speckled with glittering stars. Captured in infrared light by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI
November 6, 2024 at 10:54 PM
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NGC 6188, Fighting Dragons of Ara 📷 Julio Maiz
November 8, 2024 at 2:11 AM
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Pillars of Creation.
Gorgeous as always, this star-forming region lies approximately 7,000 light-years away and spans 4-5 light-years.
Processed by Eric Emmons.
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The image showcases the iconic Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula, captured in stunning detail by the James Webb Space Telescope. The towering pillars of gas and dust, sculpted by the intense radiation and winds from nearby stars, appear in a rich tapestry of colors. The image reveals intricate details within the pillars, including newborn stars forming within dense pockets of gas, and jets of material being ejected from these young stars. This image offers a glimpse into the dynamic and awe-inspiring process of star formation, where new stars are born and shape their surroundings.
November 6, 2024 at 7:22 PM