Larry Hamilton
@ichiloe.bsky.social
Survey research on public views of science & environment; climate change; human/environment interactions; society in the Arctic. Also: walking my dog through the woods, and gazing at the night sky. All graphs & photos are my own unless otherwise cited.
In between clouds I was happy to catch asteroid Eros tonight despite the bright moonlight. This from 80 minutes of data, gathered over about three hours during which Eros moved this far relative to the background stars. 🔭
December 2, 2025 at 5:25 AM
In between clouds I was happy to catch asteroid Eros tonight despite the bright moonlight. This from 80 minutes of data, gathered over about three hours during which Eros moved this far relative to the background stars. 🔭
Fascinating that this same sunspot group was photographed days ago by Perseverance rover, looking from Mars at the far side of the Sun.
December 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Fascinating that this same sunspot group was photographed days ago by Perseverance rover, looking from Mars at the far side of the Sun.
I think that conspiracism, & science rejection are growing. Driven partly by conspiracist conservative elites & disruptive troll actors. But also: many people don't know much science and say they get their science/conspiracy info from social media. Regression paper in progress.
December 1, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I think that conspiracism, & science rejection are growing. Driven partly by conspiracist conservative elites & disruptive troll actors. But also: many people don't know much science and say they get their science/conspiracy info from social media. Regression paper in progress.
We had a fine time staying near Torrey, hiking in the park, and stargazing around the time of the October 2023 annular eclipse.
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We had a fine time staying near Torrey, hiking in the park, and stargazing around the time of the October 2023 annular eclipse.
In the same 2-minute video a bird also flew by.
November 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
In the same 2-minute video a bird also flew by.
Inbound afternoon traffic.
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Inbound afternoon traffic.
Late November beach walk.
November 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Late November beach walk.
Walked out into a cold dark field at 4am this morning, came home with photos unimpressive but fun: interstellar comet 3I/Atlas and the Chinese space station Tiangong.
November 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Walked out into a cold dark field at 4am this morning, came home with photos unimpressive but fun: interstellar comet 3I/Atlas and the Chinese space station Tiangong.
It was cold out in that field at 4am this morning!
But worthwhile just to get my own unimpressive photos of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. 🔭
But worthwhile just to get my own unimpressive photos of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. 🔭
November 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
It was cold out in that field at 4am this morning!
But worthwhile just to get my own unimpressive photos of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. 🔭
But worthwhile just to get my own unimpressive photos of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. 🔭
It's cloudy here now but some stars could be seen over the weekend. 🔭
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
It's cloudy here now but some stars could be seen over the weekend. 🔭
Love seeing these birds, who somehow are thriving amidst coyote, bobcat & fox (not to mention all the people & pets) in our neighborhood.
November 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Love seeing these birds, who somehow are thriving amidst coyote, bobcat & fox (not to mention all the people & pets) in our neighborhood.
To reject science findings about fossil fuels it was necessary to fold science rejection into conservative identity. Opened a Pandora's box of conspiracism next directed against covid & public health, now so much else. E.g. 23% believe in chemtrails, 34% unsure.
Source: scholars.unh.edu/carsey/560/
Source: scholars.unh.edu/carsey/560/
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
To reject science findings about fossil fuels it was necessary to fold science rejection into conservative identity. Opened a Pandora's box of conspiracism next directed against covid & public health, now so much else. E.g. 23% believe in chemtrails, 34% unsure.
Source: scholars.unh.edu/carsey/560/
Source: scholars.unh.edu/carsey/560/
In this evening's sky the International Space Station arcs into Earth's shadow, while a jet makes a U turn. 🔭🧪
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 AM
In this evening's sky the International Space Station arcs into Earth's shadow, while a jet makes a U turn. 🔭🧪
2025 US poll: "Humans evolved from earlier forms of life."
51% agree
27% unsure
21% disagree
Source: scholars.unh.edu/carsey/560/
51% agree
27% unsure
21% disagree
Source: scholars.unh.edu/carsey/560/
November 21, 2025 at 3:32 AM
2025 US poll: "Humans evolved from earlier forms of life."
51% agree
27% unsure
21% disagree
Source: scholars.unh.edu/carsey/560/
51% agree
27% unsure
21% disagree
Source: scholars.unh.edu/carsey/560/
All our dogs have been rescues and I'm sure if you could ask them they'd be glad.
November 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
All our dogs have been rescues and I'm sure if you could ask them they'd be glad.
This dog is happy.
November 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This dog is happy.
Space station glimpsed last night through the clouds.🔭
November 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Space station glimpsed last night through the clouds.🔭
My dog was a climber.
November 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
My dog was a climber.
Same pattern: 2020 survey data showed a dramatic decline in public approval of the CDC *among Republicans only* when Trump's rhetoric shifted from praise to attack. journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
November 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Same pattern: 2020 survey data showed a dramatic decline in public approval of the CDC *among Republicans only* when Trump's rhetoric shifted from praise to attack. journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
Fifteen wild turkeys foraging in our backyard today. They looked calm and healthy amidst this predator-rich environment.🪶
November 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Fifteen wild turkeys foraging in our backyard today. They looked calm and healthy amidst this predator-rich environment.🪶
Chinese space station Tiangong making a lunar transit last night.🔭
November 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Chinese space station Tiangong making a lunar transit last night.🔭
Ms Cardinal looking happy this Sunday morning.🪶
November 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Ms Cardinal looking happy this Sunday morning.🪶
If you turn that 90 degrees it looks equally "right."
November 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
If you turn that 90 degrees it looks equally "right."