Sami Lamby 🩷💜💙
@samilamby.bsky.social
PhD Astronomy student at Western University • brown dwarfs, ultracool dwarfs & exoplanets • outreach assistant at Cronyn Observatory ✨ she/her
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Sami Lamby 🩷💜💙
@samilamby.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Holy cow! My followers have more than doubled in the past few hours. Welcome friends! I'm Sami, a PhD student studying the rotation of very small stars (ultracool dwarfs), and am exoplanet detection-adjacent!
I also do outreach at my local observatory, and have a great dane named Merlin!
I also do outreach at my local observatory, and have a great dane named Merlin!
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I have eaten
the planets
that were in
the inner solar system
and which
you were probably
saving
for living on
Forgive me
they were delicious
so crunchy
and so warm
the planets
that were in
the inner solar system
and which
you were probably
saving
for living on
Forgive me
they were delicious
so crunchy
and so warm
Elderly stars just get hungry, and orbiting planets are *right there.* 🔭🧪
New research from Edward Bryant @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social and Vincent Van Eylen @University College London, input from Sabine Reffert @uniheidelberg.bsky.social, story by @bowlerhatscience.org. eos.org/articles/pla...
New research from Edward Bryant @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social and Vincent Van Eylen @University College London, input from Sabine Reffert @uniheidelberg.bsky.social, story by @bowlerhatscience.org. eos.org/articles/pla...
Planet-Eating Stars Hint at Earth’s Ultimate Fate - Eos
A sampling of aging Sun-like stars demonstrates that they likely eat their closest planets.
eos.org
December 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I have eaten
the planets
that were in
the inner solar system
and which
you were probably
saving
for living on
Forgive me
they were delicious
so crunchy
and so warm
the planets
that were in
the inner solar system
and which
you were probably
saving
for living on
Forgive me
they were delicious
so crunchy
and so warm
An international team of scientists, including @westernu.ca Physics and Astro professor Stan Metchev recently published an article on the discovery of dust storms on a 'Super Jupiter'-sized low-mass brown dwarf, orbiting a nearby star.
Read more here: news.westernu.ca/2025/12/brow...
Read more here: news.westernu.ca/2025/12/brow...
December 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Meet Fraser Smith, a student at Saint Mary's University studying the impact of various physical processes on the ergodicity of SFMS deviations in galaxy simulations 🌌 Read all about their research here: casca.ca?page_id=22353
#astronomy #extragalactic #astrosci
#astronomy #extragalactic #astrosci
December 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Meet Fraser Smith, a student at Saint Mary's University studying the impact of various physical processes on the ergodicity of SFMS deviations in galaxy simulations 🌌 Read all about their research here: casca.ca?page_id=22353
#astronomy #extragalactic #astrosci
#astronomy #extragalactic #astrosci
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You're invited to the next public night at Cronyn Observatory!
November 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
You're invited to the next public night at Cronyn Observatory!
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Tapping the XKCD sign again to explain that no, I won't be seeing an aurora tonight. Or at least I really hope not. That would be bad. :)
November 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Tapping the XKCD sign again to explain that no, I won't be seeing an aurora tonight. Or at least I really hope not. That would be bad. :)
I made a mistake of opening Bluesky and now I'm cursing the clouds and so jealous of everyone seeing aurorae right now
November 12, 2025 at 4:21 AM
I made a mistake of opening Bluesky and now I'm cursing the clouds and so jealous of everyone seeing aurorae right now
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Celebrate Cronyn Observatory's 85th Anniversary on Oct 25th! Join us for talks on the Observatory's history, explore artifacts, and observe through telescopes (weather permitting). 8-10pm, FREE admission!
October 21, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Celebrate Cronyn Observatory's 85th Anniversary on Oct 25th! Join us for talks on the Observatory's history, explore artifacts, and observe through telescopes (weather permitting). 8-10pm, FREE admission!
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![Vertical comic structured like flow chart. (1) Einstein had an insight that overturned physics, thus proving his value. (2) I hope *I* have value. I’ll try to have an insight that overturns physics, to check. (3) [Time Passes] (4) Oh no! My insight didn’t overturn physics! But I don’t think I’m worthless… [arrows to two different options] (5a) Healthy Path: Maybe this was not a well-thought-out test of my value. (5b) Path of Ruin: The establishment must be *suppressing* my insight!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreihhxykbw72fblbjeupqscutarbdowk73mhsdkqrtzjwrpzqzamjem@jpeg)
October 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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how to win a nobel physics prize 🔭✨☄️
October 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
how to win a nobel physics prize 🔭✨☄️
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
Wow, this is a tough final... Two really cool minerals, but #tugtupite has my heart!! The colour-changing properties are just too cool, and adding the "reindeer blood" Inuit lore of its name is super neat
#MinCup25 Final: After a month of learning and laughter, we’re at the final match to determine the 2025 Mineral Cup Champion! We have blue blades of #kyanite up against optical magician #tugtupite.
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r5...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r5...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
Vote in 2025 Final Match — Mineral Cup
Click here to vote in Kyanite vs Tugtupite Photo credits: John Sobolewski and Parent Géry
www.mineralcup.org
October 1, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Wow, this is a tough final... Two really cool minerals, but #tugtupite has my heart!! The colour-changing properties are just too cool, and adding the "reindeer blood" Inuit lore of its name is super neat
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petition to remove dust from the milky way
1 like = 1 dust grain removed
1 like = 1 dust grain removed
September 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
petition to remove dust from the milky way
1 like = 1 dust grain removed
1 like = 1 dust grain removed
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The official number of exoplanets has surpassed 6,000! And you can access data on all 6,007 of them right here at IPAC 📈 🪐
Watch the video & read all about the center of the exoplanet universe (also known as NExScI!) here:
www.ipac.caltech.edu/news/the-nas...
Watch the video & read all about the center of the exoplanet universe (also known as NExScI!) here:
www.ipac.caltech.edu/news/the-nas...
September 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The official number of exoplanets has surpassed 6,000! And you can access data on all 6,007 of them right here at IPAC 📈 🪐
Watch the video & read all about the center of the exoplanet universe (also known as NExScI!) here:
www.ipac.caltech.edu/news/the-nas...
Watch the video & read all about the center of the exoplanet universe (also known as NExScI!) here:
www.ipac.caltech.edu/news/the-nas...
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Saturn reaches opposition this weekend (Sep 20-21) – the time when Earth passes directly between the Sun and Saturn, bringing this ringed giant closer to us and making it appear at its brightest. Join us for the public night!
September 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Saturn reaches opposition this weekend (Sep 20-21) – the time when Earth passes directly between the Sun and Saturn, bringing this ringed giant closer to us and making it appear at its brightest. Join us for the public night!
#taenite had me at Widmanstätten patterns! They're my favourite features of meteorites, and space rock always has my vote <3
#MinCup25 Round 1 Match 15 - It's a mineral found mostly in the farthest reaches of space vs one so common an exhaustive list of localities is nigh impossible as alloy #taenite faces off against clay #nontronite.
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
Vote in Round 1 Match 15 — Mineral Cup
Click here to vote in Taenite vs Nontronite Photo credits: Harold Moritz and Joan Garcia Santiago
www.mineralcup.org
September 15, 2025 at 3:01 AM
#taenite had me at Widmanstätten patterns! They're my favourite features of meteorites, and space rock always has my vote <3
As beautiful as #azurite is, the space rock has my vote any day of the week. Literally called "space green" #kosmochlor is so cool!!
#MinCup25 Round 1 Match 9: It’s a battle of green vs blue as rare-but-vibrant chromium-bearing #kosmochlor up against the deep blue copper alteration mineral #azurite.
VOTE: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
VOTE: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
Vote in Round 1 Match 9 — Mineral Cup
Click here to vote in Kosmochlor vs Azurite Kosmochlor photo credit: The Met Museum. Azurite photo credit: Harold Moritz
www.mineralcup.org
September 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
As beautiful as #azurite is, the space rock has my vote any day of the week. Literally called "space green" #kosmochlor is so cool!!
#perovskite gets my vote -- brown dwarf chemistry all the way!
#MinCup25 Round 1 Match 4: This match of heavy hitters is bound to end in heartbreak as classic #calcite faces off against futuristic #perovskite.
We love them both, but only one can continue on to Round 2!
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
We love them both, but only one can continue on to Round 2!
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
September 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#perovskite gets my vote -- brown dwarf chemistry all the way!
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Come join us for the next public night this Saturday!
August 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Come join us for the next public night this Saturday!
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I liked this XKCD comic for describing it to people myself. It's also where I finally figured out how it worked. xkcd.com/2425/
mRNA Vaccine
xkcd.com
August 7, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I liked this XKCD comic for describing it to people myself. It's also where I finally figured out how it worked. xkcd.com/2425/
Wow I just travelled from Montreal to Santa Cruz today and omg I already miss being in a walkable city
July 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Wow I just travelled from Montreal to Santa Cruz today and omg I already miss being in a walkable city
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Rotation Periods of Candidate Single Late-M Dwarfs in TESS. Samantha Lambier et. al. https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.10847
July 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Rotation Periods of Candidate Single Late-M Dwarfs in TESS. Samantha Lambier et. al. https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.10847