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Orion Lyau
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I currently make software and previously studied astrophysics. I also like flying and taking pictures!
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Even though I can't see any aurora here, I love nights like these! Everyone always has such amazing pictures!
November 12, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Aftershock?
September 23, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Bay Area earthquake just a moment ago!
September 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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I stayed up way too late watching the most recent episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ("A Space Adventure Hour"), but the only thing I regret is not watching it sooner! It was such a delightful episode!
August 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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I saw that sign last month! I think one of the questions the sign poses (well... posed) was quite relevant: "What do omissions in the historic narrative reveal about our society?"
Picture from Muir Woods National Monument of a sign titled "Saving Muir Woods" that presents a history of the national monument. The left half of the sign reads "Muir Woods National Monument was established in 1908 through the inspired leadership of William and Elizabeth Kent, Gifford Pinchot, and President Theodore Roosevelt" (and it continues to explain how these individuals were relevant to the creation of Muir Woods as a national monument). On the right half of the sign is a page that reads: [begin quote] Muir Woods National Monument Golden Gate National Recreation Area National Park Service U.S. Department of Interior ALERT: HISTORY UNDER CONSTRUCTION Everything on this sign is accurate, but incomplete. The facts are not under construction, but the way we tell the history is. Additions in yellow are the facts rangers included to tell a more complete story. Here are some of the items originally left out: - This story of this place began thousands of years ago with the Coast Miwok. - A women's movement was among the first to try to preserve Muir Woods. - The racist ideology of many people who helped to protect this place. What do omissions in the historic narrative reveal about our society? How does knowing more shape your perspective on the past and the future? [end quote] The bottom portion of the sign has a timeline titled "The Path to Preservation" ranging from "Before European Contact" (undated) through 2021. The first dated item is in 1776. The majority of the items have a yellow background (indicating facts rangers included to tell a more complete story). Unfortunately the alt text field is too short to include a transcript of all the items on the timeline. :(
July 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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Visited some redwood trees today!
Picture of tall coast redwood trees (sequoia sempervirens) in Muir Woods National Monument. Dappled sunlight shines through to lush undergrowth on the forest floor.
June 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Sorry, what? The FAA is discontinuing the Aeronautical Chart Users' Guide?

The chart legends aren't comprehensive -- what are we supposed to do if we see something on a chart that isn't in the legend? Just hope to find someone who knows? Email the FAA? Guess?

www.faa.gov/air_traffic/...
CHARTING NOTICE Date: May 30, 2025 To: Users of: All Aeronautical Products and Digital Services From: Aeronautical Information Services, AJV-A Subject: Discontinuation of selected charting products and services beginning August 7, 2025 Please be advised that the FAA is discontinuing the following products: Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/aero_guide/ VFR Class B Enhancement Graphics https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/vfr_class_b/ U.S. VFR Wall Planning https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/productcatalog/planningcharts/VFRWall/ Alaska VFR Wall Planning https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/productcatalog/planningcharts/AKVFRWall/ U.S. IFR/VFR Low Altitude Planning Charts https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/productcatalog/planningcharts/US/ The final publication date for these products will be June 12, 2025. As each of the current versions of the above products expires or becomes outdated, they will be removed from the FAA website. This Charting Notice reflects FAA’s reprioritization of the services it provides in light of changes in staffing, administration priorities, and other factors. Concerns about impacts to the safety and efficiency of the airspace can be reported on the web or by phone using the FAA Hotline. See https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/aae/programs_services/faa_hotlines.
May 31, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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The most recent Doctor Who episode (series 15 episode 2 "Lux") was the perfect kind of silly! I unironically kinda loved the gag leading into the third act. :P
April 19, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Hooray for MyShake! Didn't feel shaking where I was in the Bay Area (earthquake was in Humboldt County), but glad I got an early warning!

USGS link: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
Screenshot of Android notifications UI at 10:56 AM (contains three items): From Google (7 minutes ago): Tsunami Warning for Eastern Pacific Marine Zones, California, Oregon National Weather Service From Google Play Services (7 minutes ago): Earthquake at 10:44 AM You may have felt shaking. Initial estimate M6.0 about 202.5 miles away. Tap to learn more. From MyShake (11 minutes ago): Earthquake - Drop, cover, hold on. Shaking expected. Mag 6.0 eq in Humboldt County, CA, USA on Thu Dec 05 at 10:44 AM PST
December 5, 2024 at 7:06 PM
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It's not as fancy as an "I Voted" sticker, but... confirmation that my vote by mail ballot was counted!
November 5, 2024, General Ballot Accepted 10/31/2024 Your ballot has been accepted! Your ballot was received by your county elections office and counted. Thanks for voting!
November 1, 2024 at 8:30 AM
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Small/medium-ish Bay Area earthquake?
April 6, 2024 at 6:13 PM
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Just felt a small earthquake a couple minutes ago! earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
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October 4, 2023 at 7:16 AM
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Me as I flip the switch on my computer's power supply back on (having watched a lot of Star Trek recently): *energize*
August 6, 2023 at 4:16 AM
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Hi everyone! Not really sure what to say as an intro, so I thought I'd make a silly little poem instead:

just joined bluesky; it seems pretty sweet

with feeds, cool peeps, and posts called skeets

I like flying and space and making playful things

hopefully this post brightens your screens!
July 7, 2023 at 4:25 AM