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Georgiana Maxwell-Smith
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SPOOKY SPACE PICTURES FOR HALLOWEEN 🎃🌌
As the name implies, this reflection nebula associated with the star Rigel looks suspiciously like a fairytale crone. Formally known as IC 2118 in the constellation Orion, the Witch Head Nebula glows primarily by light reflected from the star. The color of this very blue nebula is caused not only by blue color of its star, but also because the dust grains reflect blue light more efficiently than red. A similar physical process causes Earth's daytime sky to appear blue. A composite image of a pulsar wind nebula which strongly resembles a ghostly purple hand with sparkling fingertips, set against a black, starry backdrop. X-ray observations by Chandra and IXPE reveal that the shape of this pulsar wind nebula strongly resembles a human hand, including five fingers, a palm and wrist. The bright white spot near the base of the palm is the pulsar itself. The three longest fingertips of the hand-shape point toward our upper right, or 1:00 on a clock face. There, a small, mottled, orange and yellow cloud appears to sparkle or glow like embers. This orange cloud is part of the remains of the supernova explosion that created the pulsar. The backdrop of stars was captured in infrared light. Credits: X-ray: NASA/CXC/Stanford Univ./R. Romani et al. (Chandra); NASA/MSFC (IXPE); Infrared: NASA/JPL-Caltech/DECaPS; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/J. Schmidt A nebula appearing like a “face” with two “eyes” visible in the center. Active regions on the sun combined to look something like a jack-o-lantern’s face. The active regions in this image appear brighter because those are areas that emit more light and energy. They are markers of an intense and complex set of magnetic fields hovering in the sun’s atmosphere, the corona. Caption credit: NASA
November 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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From 'Deus Meus' (2025)
—K. Sermonté

#poetry #poem #poems
What I Mean When I Say I'm Tired I don't mean I want to sleep. I mean I want to disappear for a while. To be rain on a stranger's roof. To be smoke rising from someone else's fire. I don't want to die. But I do want to rest in a way the world has never allowed me. I don't want comfort. I want quiet. I want the mercy of being unseen without being unloved.
September 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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If you know, you know
April 21, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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this is what an eclipse looks like from the surface of the moon, as seen by the firefly blue ghost lander!!!
The Earth eclipsing the Sun, creating a diamond ring shape.
March 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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It's #NationalNestBoxWeek- and when it comes to looking after your garden friends, we've got you covered!

Let’s kick off with the all-important do's and don’ts when choosing a nest box. 👇

Share & keep nesting birds safe:
An infographic titled “Nest Box Dos” shows a well-designed wooden nest box mounted on a tree. An inset image of a Great Tit highlights a species that benefits. Three green checkmarks list key nest box tips: use sustainable, non-toxic wood; ensure boxes have waterproofing, drainage holes, and no perches; and choose boxes with removable side panels for easy cleaning. An infographic titled “Nest Box Don’ts” features a brightly coloured, decorative nest box with perches mounted on a pole. Three red crosses highlight key mistakes: perches attract predators, toxic paint can harm birds, and metal or ceramic boxes can become too hot or cold. The text advises using simple, functional wooden nest boxes without unnecessary additions.
February 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Cheers!
Selection of cocktails
January 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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@bobsynthesis.bsky.social to go with my birthday present 😆
teawithtolkien.com Tea with Tolkien @teawithtolkien.com · Jan 25
Girls don’t want flowers or chocolates, girls want the LEGO Barad-dûr!!!!!
Lego Barad-dur
January 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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In case you were ever wondering how Tolkien felt about Hitler, he called him a “vulgar and ignorant little cad” and a “ruddy little ignoramus.”

(Letters 81 and 45)
January 23, 2025 at 1:49 AM
georgianamax.bsky.social
A discussion at dinner:
Me: I really want a book room for my books and I could put my Lego on there too.
My 5 year old: Mummy, a book room is called a library.
January 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Very pleased with my Christmas present. Added bonus, the kids have rediscovered the film.
Lego version of the house from the film Up.
January 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
georgianamax.bsky.social
So true. Would also add that silence is definitely never a good thing, especially with my youngest.
manvsbaby.bsky.social Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · Jan 12
One thing nobody tells you about being a parent is that you’re permanently on edge. Just heard my kid say ‘oopsydaisy’ from another room and I don’t know whether that means he’s dropped a biscuit or the house is on fire.
January 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Do you want to build a snowman?
Snowy scene with snow covered gardens and footpath in the foreground and snow covered trees in the background.
January 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM