Sasha
@pillangodraig.bsky.social
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A soft, small, hopeful thing.
January 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A soft, small, hopeful thing.
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I was going to try to say…something about the year behind us and the year ahead but I couldn’t think of anything better than this post I have thought of often over the past challenging year.
January 1, 2026 at 1:07 AM
I was going to try to say…something about the year behind us and the year ahead but I couldn’t think of anything better than this post I have thought of often over the past challenging year.
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⏰ 12 HOURS TO GO 👀
When the new year begins, so does #PublicDomainDay2026.
At 12:00 a.m. ET, iconic books, films, and music move into the public domain—and we’ll be sharing highlights #here all night long.
🔔 Set your reminder ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
When the new year begins, so does #PublicDomainDay2026.
At 12:00 a.m. ET, iconic books, films, and music move into the public domain—and we’ll be sharing highlights #here all night long.
🔔 Set your reminder ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
December 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
⏰ 12 HOURS TO GO 👀
When the new year begins, so does #PublicDomainDay2026.
At 12:00 a.m. ET, iconic books, films, and music move into the public domain—and we’ll be sharing highlights #here all night long.
🔔 Set your reminder ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
When the new year begins, so does #PublicDomainDay2026.
At 12:00 a.m. ET, iconic books, films, and music move into the public domain—and we’ll be sharing highlights #here all night long.
🔔 Set your reminder ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
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What do the colours of astronomical images actually mean? And why can the same object appear very different depending on the telescope we use to look at it?
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The False Colours of Astronomy
The stars don't look like the telescopes say they do
www.thequantumcat.space
December 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
What do the colours of astronomical images actually mean? And why can the same object appear very different depending on the telescope we use to look at it?
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Happy December Solstice! 🌞
It’s summer at NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory in Chile! Wildflowers? Blooming. Skies? Clear. Sun? Vibing. ☀️
Sending warm thoughts to the northern hemisphere! ❄️
It’s summer at NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory in Chile! Wildflowers? Blooming. Skies? Clear. Sun? Vibing. ☀️
Sending warm thoughts to the northern hemisphere! ❄️
December 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Happy December Solstice! 🌞
It’s summer at NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory in Chile! Wildflowers? Blooming. Skies? Clear. Sun? Vibing. ☀️
Sending warm thoughts to the northern hemisphere! ❄️
It’s summer at NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory in Chile! Wildflowers? Blooming. Skies? Clear. Sun? Vibing. ☀️
Sending warm thoughts to the northern hemisphere! ❄️
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Heading into what's already looking like a, let's say, challenging 2026, this lovely little piece stands for science too. Do the work. It'll help.
This year we've been told over and over that there are shortcuts to Doing The Work. But there aren't, not really.
Here on the shortest day of the longest year I wrote a little defense of Doing The Work. dansinker.com/posts/2025-1...
Here on the shortest day of the longest year I wrote a little defense of Doing The Work. dansinker.com/posts/2025-1...
A note in defense of Doing The Work, written on the shortest day of the longest year | dansinker.com
dansinker.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Heading into what's already looking like a, let's say, challenging 2026, this lovely little piece stands for science too. Do the work. It'll help.
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A friend has recently just got into #astrophotography and spent 8 hours taking this image of the Rosetta Nebula from Sydney.
It’s soooo neat! Winds from those central hot stars are carving out a cavity in this huge cloud. New stars are forming there too!
Shared with permission.
📸 David Elford
It’s soooo neat! Winds from those central hot stars are carving out a cavity in this huge cloud. New stars are forming there too!
Shared with permission.
📸 David Elford
December 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
A friend has recently just got into #astrophotography and spent 8 hours taking this image of the Rosetta Nebula from Sydney.
It’s soooo neat! Winds from those central hot stars are carving out a cavity in this huge cloud. New stars are forming there too!
Shared with permission.
📸 David Elford
It’s soooo neat! Winds from those central hot stars are carving out a cavity in this huge cloud. New stars are forming there too!
Shared with permission.
📸 David Elford
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This is so exciting. (And I'm in it.)
We are very excited to finally announce, For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music. An 8 part docuseries coming to screens next June. The entire history of music, from The Big Bang to AI, in a way that's never been told before. Presented by the wonderful Charlotte Ritchie. View the trailer now.
For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music | First Trailer | Charlotte Ritchie | Documentary
YouTube video by The Cosmic Shambles Network
www.youtube.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This is so exciting. (And I'm in it.)
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The shorteste daye
The longest nighte
Welcome, sun
Welcome, lighte
The longest nighte
Welcome, sun
Welcome, lighte
December 21, 2025 at 6:05 AM
The shorteste daye
The longest nighte
Welcome, sun
Welcome, lighte
The longest nighte
Welcome, sun
Welcome, lighte
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This is a really amazing opportunity for astronomy students! 🔭☄️
It's always also very oversubscribed, so make sure to apply to a few things if you want to do a summer research internship
It's always also very oversubscribed, so make sure to apply to a few things if you want to do a summer research internship
Are you a bachelor or master student anywhere in the world, and would like to come to us to work full-time on a supervised research project? Applications for the 2026 MPIA Summer Internship are open now!
Summer internships
www.mpia.de
December 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This is a really amazing opportunity for astronomy students! 🔭☄️
It's always also very oversubscribed, so make sure to apply to a few things if you want to do a summer research internship
It's always also very oversubscribed, so make sure to apply to a few things if you want to do a summer research internship
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⬇️ is worth reposting far and wide.......and of course supporting/following @climate.us
The team behind Climate.us aims to provide the same kind of reliable, fresh content that used to be available via Climate.gov. We hope you’ll support us. #ClimateForUs
December 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
⬇️ is worth reposting far and wide.......and of course supporting/following @climate.us
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Space artists: don’t forget to submit your work to The Art of Planetary Science exhibition by December 31st! The event is held in Tucson. Anyone can submit—all levels & types of human-made art. I’ll be submitting and attending again. 🐡🔭🧪
More details here: lpl.arizona.edu/art
More details here: lpl.arizona.edu/art
lpl.arizona.edu
December 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Space artists: don’t forget to submit your work to The Art of Planetary Science exhibition by December 31st! The event is held in Tucson. Anyone can submit—all levels & types of human-made art. I’ll be submitting and attending again. 🐡🔭🧪
More details here: lpl.arizona.edu/art
More details here: lpl.arizona.edu/art
One of the best songs ever written.
Also one of the best albums.
Certainly my favorite ❤️
youtu.be/2EyWVMv4nio?...
#theymightbegiants #herecomesscience
Also one of the best albums.
Certainly my favorite ❤️
youtu.be/2EyWVMv4nio?...
#theymightbegiants #herecomesscience
What Is a Shooting Star?
YouTube video by They Might Be Giants (For Kids) - Topic
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
One of the best songs ever written.
Also one of the best albums.
Certainly my favorite ❤️
youtu.be/2EyWVMv4nio?...
#theymightbegiants #herecomesscience
Also one of the best albums.
Certainly my favorite ❤️
youtu.be/2EyWVMv4nio?...
#theymightbegiants #herecomesscience
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How have I not noticed the National Gallery mosaics before? Science! Rutherford! Sea monsters! Amazing stuff
December 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
How have I not noticed the National Gallery mosaics before? Science! Rutherford! Sea monsters! Amazing stuff
“Mosaic dragon says rar “
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How have I not noticed the National Gallery mosaics before? Science! Rutherford! Sea monsters! Amazing stuff
December 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
“Mosaic dragon says rar “
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No question: Misner, Thorne, and Wheeler
December 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
No question: Misner, Thorne, and Wheeler
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Find out more about our magazine, the Marine Biologist, here - www.mba.ac.uk/our-membersh...
Our Magazine | The Marine Biologist | Marine Biological Association
The Marine Biologist is an exclusive quarterly membership magazine bringing you the latest news in marine biology research and education.
www.mba.ac.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Find out more about our magazine, the Marine Biologist, here - www.mba.ac.uk/our-membersh...
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My planet was blown up one morning," said Arthur, who had found himself quite unexpectedly telling the little man his life story or, at least, edited highlights of it, "that's why I'm dressed like this, in my dressing gown. My planet was blown up with all my clothes in it, you see."
December 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
My planet was blown up one morning," said Arthur, who had found himself quite unexpectedly telling the little man his life story or, at least, edited highlights of it, "that's why I'm dressed like this, in my dressing gown. My planet was blown up with all my clothes in it, you see."
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Thanks, Pamela! You can register through here:
nkr.org/KRN489
nkr.org/KRN489
Thad Szabo Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?
Thad Szabo Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?
nkr.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Thanks, Pamela! You can register through here:
nkr.org/KRN489
nkr.org/KRN489
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I am often asked: What is the best telescope to buy for someone just getting into astronomy?
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As a theorist, I am absolutely useless and can tell you nothing. HOWEVER, my friend the wonderful @philplait.bsky.social is NOT useless and has great advice & relevant links here! ⤵️
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As a theorist, I am absolutely useless and can tell you nothing. HOWEVER, my friend the wonderful @philplait.bsky.social is NOT useless and has great advice & relevant links here! ⤵️
BAN #275: Telescope buying advice, Book: It’s Alive, Dial-A-Moon 2021
30 November 2020 Issue #271
badastronomy.beehiiv.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I am often asked: What is the best telescope to buy for someone just getting into astronomy?
🪐🔭👀
As a theorist, I am absolutely useless and can tell you nothing. HOWEVER, my friend the wonderful @philplait.bsky.social is NOT useless and has great advice & relevant links here! ⤵️
🪐🔭👀
As a theorist, I am absolutely useless and can tell you nothing. HOWEVER, my friend the wonderful @philplait.bsky.social is NOT useless and has great advice & relevant links here! ⤵️
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Bertvent is a countdown of my favourite books of the year.
Every day until Christmas Eve, the first customer to spend £20 on books will get the chance to unwrap that day’s title and keep it for themselves at no extra cost.
Every day until Christmas Eve, the first customer to spend £20 on books will get the chance to unwrap that day’s title and keep it for themselves at no extra cost.
December 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Bertvent is a countdown of my favourite books of the year.
Every day until Christmas Eve, the first customer to spend £20 on books will get the chance to unwrap that day’s title and keep it for themselves at no extra cost.
Every day until Christmas Eve, the first customer to spend £20 on books will get the chance to unwrap that day’s title and keep it for themselves at no extra cost.
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My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
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My new podcast "Burn Order" is about the decision to incarcerate tens of thousands of Japanese-American families during World War II, and the remarkable fight against it.
6 episodes in total -- Eps. 1 and 2 are posted now. 3 and 4 will post tomorrow, December 8:
podcasts.apple.com/me/podcast/r...
6 episodes in total -- Eps. 1 and 2 are posted now. 3 and 4 will post tomorrow, December 8:
podcasts.apple.com/me/podcast/r...
Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order
News Podcast · Series ·
podcasts.apple.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
My new podcast "Burn Order" is about the decision to incarcerate tens of thousands of Japanese-American families during World War II, and the remarkable fight against it.
6 episodes in total -- Eps. 1 and 2 are posted now. 3 and 4 will post tomorrow, December 8:
podcasts.apple.com/me/podcast/r...
6 episodes in total -- Eps. 1 and 2 are posted now. 3 and 4 will post tomorrow, December 8:
podcasts.apple.com/me/podcast/r...
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Very excited that “Cloudy with a Chance of Starships: How the Drake Equation Reveals the Odds of Life in the Cosmos” by my pal @sevenrasmussen.com will publish next August from Princeton U.P.! This is the book for anyone interested in space. Please click on the link to sign up for updates! 🎢🪐
Cloudy with a Chance of Starships
An entertaining tour of the seemingly simple formula guiding the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
press.princeton.edu
December 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Very excited that “Cloudy with a Chance of Starships: How the Drake Equation Reveals the Odds of Life in the Cosmos” by my pal @sevenrasmussen.com will publish next August from Princeton U.P.! This is the book for anyone interested in space. Please click on the link to sign up for updates! 🎢🪐
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The classic Goebbels approach. In the period 1934-38, Germans were subjected to relentless stories about grotesque crimes committed by Jews, Poles and gypsies, all part of a carefully orchestrated campaign of demonization. And in 2025, Jonathan Greenblatt and the ADL approve of this message.
Fox & Friends and Pam Bondi are now sensationalizing specific instances of Somalis being charged with crimes in Minnesota to demonize the whole population
December 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The classic Goebbels approach. In the period 1934-38, Germans were subjected to relentless stories about grotesque crimes committed by Jews, Poles and gypsies, all part of a carefully orchestrated campaign of demonization. And in 2025, Jonathan Greenblatt and the ADL approve of this message.