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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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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
YouTube video by nature video
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November 26, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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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.
arstechnica.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:29 PM
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Welcome new BlueSkyers!

You might find these resources useful...

🔹️ List of science-related feeds: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

🔹️ Thread of psychology-related starter packs (scroll up):
bsky.app/profile/mark...

#Psychology #AcademicSky 🧪
BlueSky Science-Related Feeds
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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
https://buff.ly/3NUhCeX
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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
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. 🔭🧪

blogs.nasa.gov/webb/2024/11...
November 8, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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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.
arstechnica.com
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]."
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.
www.astrobin.com/rgzt80/
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November 6, 2024 at 7:22 PM