Scott Schneider
@sdschaos.bsky.social
Physics, Astronomy, CrossStitch, oh my! Professor in SE Michigan. Love astronomy calculations (solar system), cross-stitch (and other fiber arts), SciFi, baking shows, caffeine.
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The actual secret to why I know stuff is that I ask a question any time I don’t understand literally anything. I don’t care how simple it is. Anybody who makes fun of you for asking a simple question likely doesn’t know the answer either
November 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The actual secret to why I know stuff is that I ask a question any time I don’t understand literally anything. I don’t care how simple it is. Anybody who makes fun of you for asking a simple question likely doesn’t know the answer either
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When you make interactive world maps, your choice of projection matters.
Use this app to see how the traditional Mercator projection grossly distorts area near the poles relative to the Equator.
#30DayMapChallenge Day 19: Projections
walkerke-projections.share.connect.posit.cloud
Use this app to see how the traditional Mercator projection grossly distorts area near the poles relative to the Equator.
#30DayMapChallenge Day 19: Projections
walkerke-projections.share.connect.posit.cloud
November 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
When you make interactive world maps, your choice of projection matters.
Use this app to see how the traditional Mercator projection grossly distorts area near the poles relative to the Equator.
#30DayMapChallenge Day 19: Projections
walkerke-projections.share.connect.posit.cloud
Use this app to see how the traditional Mercator projection grossly distorts area near the poles relative to the Equator.
#30DayMapChallenge Day 19: Projections
walkerke-projections.share.connect.posit.cloud
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I have heard it said
that the reason
why so many people
have sore throats right now
is because they have
not washed their travel mugs,
and while people should remember
to regularly wash their travel mugs,
I fear an unwashed mug
isn’t why their throats are sore.
that the reason
why so many people
have sore throats right now
is because they have
not washed their travel mugs,
and while people should remember
to regularly wash their travel mugs,
I fear an unwashed mug
isn’t why their throats are sore.
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I have heard it said
that the reason
why so many people
have sore throats right now
is because they have
not washed their travel mugs,
and while people should remember
to regularly wash their travel mugs,
I fear an unwashed mug
isn’t why their throats are sore.
that the reason
why so many people
have sore throats right now
is because they have
not washed their travel mugs,
and while people should remember
to regularly wash their travel mugs,
I fear an unwashed mug
isn’t why their throats are sore.
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#3157 A helpful tutorial
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
#3157 A helpful tutorial
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You know that scene in Raiders of the Lost Arc where the Nazi’s face melts off? I think about that a lot.
November 18, 2025 at 1:44 AM
You know that scene in Raiders of the Lost Arc where the Nazi’s face melts off? I think about that a lot.
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Everyone should go follow Juliet and congratulate her on her doctorate!
🙌🏻
🙌🏻
POV: you are a young woman celebrating a recent academic success
November 18, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Everyone should go follow Juliet and congratulate her on her doctorate!
🙌🏻
🙌🏻
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periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
Atkinson Hyperlegible Font - Braille Institute
Read easier with Atkinson Hyperlegible Font, crafted for low-vision readers. Download for free and enjoy clear letters and numbers on your computer!
www.brailleinstitute.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM
periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
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... the following link leads to J.E. Morrison' s web page: chapter 19 of his book 'The Astrolabe' can be downloaded and deals with Gunter's quadrant.
web.archive.org/web/20170515...
web.archive.org/web/20170515...
Announcing, The Astrolabe by James E
web.archive.org
November 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
... the following link leads to J.E. Morrison' s web page: chapter 19 of his book 'The Astrolabe' can be downloaded and deals with Gunter's quadrant.
web.archive.org/web/20170515...
web.archive.org/web/20170515...
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betty and veronica at tanagra
November 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
betty and veronica at tanagra
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florence pew: thread
November 15, 2025 at 2:25 AM
florence pew: thread
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They’re calling her Megyn R. Kelly on TikTok
November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
They’re calling her Megyn R. Kelly on TikTok
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NASA's just-launched ESCAPADE mission is trying out a novel trajectory to Mars, one that's slower but allows much more flexible launch dates. The flight path also provides a bonus science session at the L2 equilibrium point near Earth. 🧪🔭
skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-ne...
skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-ne...
November 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
NASA's just-launched ESCAPADE mission is trying out a novel trajectory to Mars, one that's slower but allows much more flexible launch dates. The flight path also provides a bonus science session at the L2 equilibrium point near Earth. 🧪🔭
skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-ne...
skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-ne...
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"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
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Interactive polar graphs https://www.intmath.com/plane-analytic-geometry/8-curves-polar-coordinates.php
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Interactive polar graphs https://www.intmath.com/plane-analytic-geometry/8-curves-polar-coordinates.php
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welcome back. if you're just joining us, nazis are defending pedophiles
November 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
welcome back. if you're just joining us, nazis are defending pedophiles
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My Must-Have Astronomy Apps 🧐
I have about 15 stargazing apps on my phone (seriously), but I only use about 3 of them daily.
I bet you'll find a good one you don't have yet: astrobackyard.com/astronomy-ap...
#astronomy
I have about 15 stargazing apps on my phone (seriously), but I only use about 3 of them daily.
I bet you'll find a good one you don't have yet: astrobackyard.com/astronomy-ap...
#astronomy
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
My Must-Have Astronomy Apps 🧐
I have about 15 stargazing apps on my phone (seriously), but I only use about 3 of them daily.
I bet you'll find a good one you don't have yet: astrobackyard.com/astronomy-ap...
#astronomy
I have about 15 stargazing apps on my phone (seriously), but I only use about 3 of them daily.
I bet you'll find a good one you don't have yet: astrobackyard.com/astronomy-ap...
#astronomy
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15-year-olds aren’t “barely legal.” There is no such thing as “underage women” they’re fucking CHILDREN.
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
15-year-olds aren’t “barely legal.” There is no such thing as “underage women” they’re fucking CHILDREN.
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This email dump is really a who’s who of names I NEVER FUCKING WANTED TO HEAR AGAIN
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This email dump is really a who’s who of names I NEVER FUCKING WANTED TO HEAR AGAIN
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Hey so “underage girls” are…children. The word you’re looking for is children. They’re not like, women-in-waiting or women-lite or whatever. They’re children. I think some of you are very uncomfortable with what that means for you but it is still true.
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Hey so “underage girls” are…children. The word you’re looking for is children. They’re not like, women-in-waiting or women-lite or whatever. They’re children. I think some of you are very uncomfortable with what that means for you but it is still true.
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Anyways back in olden times a red aurora meant the death of kings
JUST A FUN FACT NOT RELATED TO ANYTHING
JUST A FUN FACT NOT RELATED TO ANYTHING
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Anyways back in olden times a red aurora meant the death of kings
JUST A FUN FACT NOT RELATED TO ANYTHING
JUST A FUN FACT NOT RELATED TO ANYTHING
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Happy exploding whale day for all who celebrate.
50 years ago, today, a whale exploded on an Oregon beach. 20 years later, before social media or video sharing sights or smartphones, it would become the first viral Internet video.
We sent it to each other in the mail.
The History of Exploding Whales Is the History of the Internet Itself
We sent it to each other in the mail.
The History of Exploding Whales Is the History of the Internet Itself
The History of Exploding Whales Is the History of the Internet Itself
My first whale video came in the form of a VHS tape mailed to me by a stranger from the internet.
www.vice.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Happy exploding whale day for all who celebrate.
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Unlike you, I can read and that’s why I know what the constitution says.
Trump on Ilhan Omar: "I look at somebody who comes from Somalia...and she comes in and tells us how to run our country. 'The Constitution says this, the Constitution says that.' The whole thing is crazy."
November 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Unlike you, I can read and that’s why I know what the constitution says.
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ADIDACS (all day I dream about cross stitching)
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
ADIDACS (all day I dream about cross stitching)
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Wow no wonder he knows the exact car Bladerunner, the hero of the popular movie Bladerunner, would drive.
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Wow no wonder he knows the exact car Bladerunner, the hero of the popular movie Bladerunner, would drive.