@iainmacl.bsky.social
Scot, astrophysicist, vegetarian, educator, living in Ireland
Preparing students (& ourselves!) for a challenging world, is the theme of this year's T&L event in Galway June 12th. Considering Education for Sustainable Development in its broadest sense and incorporating a focus on socio-emotional aspects. Join us! forms.office.com/Pages/ShareF...
April 7, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Preparing students (& ourselves!) for a challenging world, is the theme of this year's T&L event in Galway June 12th. Considering Education for Sustainable Development in its broadest sense and incorporating a focus on socio-emotional aspects. Join us! forms.office.com/Pages/ShareF...
Thor's Helmet.
February 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Thor's Helmet.
The Virgo cluster of galaxies at 65 million light years distance
February 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Virgo cluster of galaxies at 65 million light years distance
Orion is such an old faithful, but last night the seeing was so good, so still, had to snap again.
January 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Orion is such an old faithful, but last night the seeing was so good, so still, had to snap again.
Invited to 90s themed party, so went as grungy skater dude. Good job most of my clothes date from then anyway. ;-)
January 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Invited to 90s themed party, so went as grungy skater dude. Good job most of my clothes date from then anyway. ;-)
Horsehead and Flame nebulae, from last night
December 10, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Horsehead and Flame nebulae, from last night
The North American nebula. First snap this evening.
December 9, 2024 at 9:16 PM
The North American nebula. First snap this evening.
Utterly still at the shore of Lough Corrib this evening
December 9, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Utterly still at the shore of Lough Corrib this evening
The Orion nebula, birthplace of stars. Just above the garden wall
December 9, 2024 at 7:44 AM
The Orion nebula, birthplace of stars. Just above the garden wall
The Orion nebula, birthplace of stars, just above the garden wall.
December 9, 2024 at 7:41 AM
The Orion nebula, birthplace of stars, just above the garden wall.
Struggling against passing cloud, but just about capturing the Rosette nebula with the telescope on the front doorstep
December 8, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Struggling against passing cloud, but just about capturing the Rosette nebula with the telescope on the front doorstep
for local community members that were interested in learning a bit more, I popped up a little mini/nano-lesson on the Pleaides. www.allaboardhe.ie/astro/conten...
December 6, 2024 at 1:40 PM
for local community members that were interested in learning a bit more, I popped up a little mini/nano-lesson on the Pleaides. www.allaboardhe.ie/astro/conten...
Jupiter, the Hyades, and the Pleiades, from the front door this evening.
December 5, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Jupiter, the Hyades, and the Pleiades, from the front door this evening.
last night, a bit murky in the sky, but...
December 3, 2024 at 1:39 PM
last night, a bit murky in the sky, but...
I know, same again, but they are fascinating.
December 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM
I know, same again, but they are fascinating.
Snoozing after playing outside
November 30, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Snoozing after playing outside
Pleiades from last night. Blue reflection nebula around some of the stars comes from a cloud of dust the stars are impacting with.
November 27, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Pleiades from last night. Blue reflection nebula around some of the stars comes from a cloud of dust the stars are impacting with.
Looking out the front door. Overly bright due to a truck sitting there with lights on, sigh. But still....good to be out here when the sky is clear.
November 25, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Looking out the front door. Overly bright due to a truck sitting there with lights on, sigh. But still....good to be out here when the sky is clear.
M81 and M82 this evening. 12 million light years distant.
November 25, 2024 at 9:17 PM
M81 and M82 this evening. 12 million light years distant.
If I was going there, I wouldn't start from here. #frostyIreland
November 21, 2024 at 7:46 PM
If I was going there, I wouldn't start from here. #frostyIreland
hours of listening to NotebookLM's podcasting pair really does your head in! You very quickly pick up the repetitive phrasing, overly positive messaging, references to myths (learning styles, growth mindset), obvious gap between words & 'understanding'.Another novelty that quickly becomes draining
November 19, 2024 at 5:36 PM
hours of listening to NotebookLM's podcasting pair really does your head in! You very quickly pick up the repetitive phrasing, overly positive messaging, references to myths (learning styles, growth mindset), obvious gap between words & 'understanding'.Another novelty that quickly becomes draining
new puppy in the house. Fiadh.
November 17, 2024 at 8:01 PM
new puppy in the house. Fiadh.
M31 before moon and cloud finally defeated me, last night
November 11, 2024 at 5:53 PM
M31 before moon and cloud finally defeated me, last night