Jane Rigby
@janerigby.bsky.social
Astronomer, human, described by adjectives too dangerous to list. Views mine
Reach for the stars. But not that one — it’s about to go boom
Reach for the stars. But not that one — it’s about to go boom
I was today old when I learned about the Battle of Cable Street, 1936, in which the people of London build barricades to hold back a march of British fascists
February 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I was today old when I learned about the Battle of Cable Street, 1936, in which the people of London build barricades to hold back a march of British fascists
Mel knew that you would be fine
February 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Mel knew that you would be fine
As the kids say, mood
February 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
As the kids say, mood
Okay peeps, what made these tracks?
January 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Okay peeps, what made these tracks?
Work sunset, with liquid nitrogen delivery
December 17, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Work sunset, with liquid nitrogen delivery
This was the most oddly satisfying project. The kee-kew kee-kew sound of the hand saw as it slid through the board, the huge ratio of effort to destroy : effort to create, getting to see the cross-section of the (shitty) construction. Ahh
November 30, 2024 at 7:16 PM
This was the most oddly satisfying project. The kee-kew kee-kew sound of the hand saw as it slid through the board, the huge ratio of effort to destroy : effort to create, getting to see the cross-section of the (shitty) construction. Ahh
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #289,827. Are you not impressed?
September 27, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #289,827. Are you not impressed?
Inside a paw-paw is custardy vivid yellow pulp, and coffee-brown seeds the size of Lima beans. The pulp tastes vividly TROPICAL, like a mango smoothie with just a hint of banana
September 7, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Inside a paw-paw is custardy vivid yellow pulp, and coffee-brown seeds the size of Lima beans. The pulp tastes vividly TROPICAL, like a mango smoothie with just a hint of banana
Paw-paws are a fruiting tree that’s native to Maryland. The fruit looks like blotchy green potatoes
September 7, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Paw-paws are a fruiting tree that’s native to Maryland. The fruit looks like blotchy green potatoes
Happy Pride! Be yourself, be fabulous, and know that you belong in the Universe
June 26, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Happy Pride! Be yourself, be fabulous, and know that you belong in the Universe
Potomac River approach to DCA!
June 13, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Potomac River approach to DCA!
Great plenary by Robert Hurt of IPAC, w this gem of career advice
June 12, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Great plenary by Robert Hurt of IPAC, w this gem of career advice
Session 213 at #AAS244,
Community Models of Astronomy: Applying Principles of Mutuality and Stewardship, happening now in Hall of Ideas G.
Community Models of Astronomy: Applying Principles of Mutuality and Stewardship, happening now in Hall of Ideas G.
June 11, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Session 213 at #AAS244,
Community Models of Astronomy: Applying Principles of Mutuality and Stewardship, happening now in Hall of Ideas G.
Community Models of Astronomy: Applying Principles of Mutuality and Stewardship, happening now in Hall of Ideas G.
My notes from when the President cold-called me two weeks ago, to offer me the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (Scribbled on the back of a paper draft).
May 7, 2024 at 12:48 PM
My notes from when the President cold-called me two weeks ago, to offer me the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (Scribbled on the back of a paper draft).
Lint rolling a galaxy cluster. Like ya do
May 3, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Lint rolling a galaxy cluster. Like ya do
After the solar eclipse, the laundry. Back home safely, hoping to carry totality in my heart
April 9, 2024 at 1:05 PM
After the solar eclipse, the laundry. Back home safely, hoping to carry totality in my heart
Nothing to see here, just astronauts and race cars
April 8, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Nothing to see here, just astronauts and race cars
Happy eclipse day from the Indianapolis motor speedway!
April 8, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Happy eclipse day from the Indianapolis motor speedway!
Updated forecast from our pals at the @capitalweather.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024...
April 7, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Updated forecast from our pals at the @capitalweather.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024...
Anti-lynching memorials, Indianapolis
April 6, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Anti-lynching memorials, Indianapolis
I don’t even like bball, and the technical details are going over my head — but I’m crushing on the energy, expertise, and Black female excellence and joy of the commentators in the Iowa v UConn game
April 6, 2024 at 2:25 AM
I don’t even like bball, and the technical details are going over my head — but I’m crushing on the energy, expertise, and Black female excellence and joy of the commentators in the Iowa v UConn game
The historic kosher deli in Indianapolis is selling commemorative eclipse coasters and solar glasses
April 5, 2024 at 6:41 PM
The historic kosher deli in Indianapolis is selling commemorative eclipse coasters and solar glasses
Headed to Indianapolis for the total solar eclipse! Come join nasa at the motor speedway!
April 5, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Headed to Indianapolis for the total solar eclipse! Come join nasa at the motor speedway!