Taz
Taz
@starrynights.bsky.social
I wanted to be an astronomer when I was a kid and then I studied philosophy and anthropology in college, and then I burned out due to undiagnosed ADHD and high-functioning clinical depression. Muslim. Socionics LII. I love Yemeni coffee and homemade chai.
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The James Webb Telescope has unveiled the Phantom Galaxy (M74) in all its spectral glory. Its delicate spiral arms, usually obscured, now glow with the light of newborn stars. What's your favorite part of this ghostly dance? #PhantomGalaxy #M74
January 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Did you know that this James Webb Telescope image of the SMACS 0723, is the deepest infrared view of the universe to date? It's like peering back in time to see galaxies from nearly 13 billion years ago! How does that make you feel about our place in the cosmos? #DeepField #CosmicPast
January 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Our photo group did a night hike to reach this special and secretive spot in the salt flats of the Altiplano in Chile. I did a 20 second exposure with a 14mm lens, while a flashlight revealed this incredible blue lagoon. Another otherworldly place on Earth.

#astrophotography #chile #bluelagoon
January 12, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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If you know a disabled or elderly person who’s living alone and/or in an unsafe situation… check on them.

Reach out just to say “hey someone is thinking about you”

Especially if there’s extreme weather or any kind of emergency - we need to make sure people aren’t forgotten
January 12, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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I've done an unusual number of mentoring calls this week, and one thing I'd like to remind everyone is, you are enough, and you can't forget how far you've come. You're most likely in the best position you've ever been in to build on top of everything you've done until this point.
January 12, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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"When Mexico sends its people, they're sending their best. They're sending firefighters to help solve American problems. They're bringing fire fighting uniforms. They're bringing fire fighting equipment. They're bringing kittens down from trees. And all, I assume, are good people."
January 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Pretty spot on with where we are heading. It is all the more important for us to interact with one another in person and gather together under truth and good things such as helping one another, learning and listening to one another, etc.
January 12, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Being an ADHD woman who is high functioning, mid-30's, burned out seeking "truth" and consuming knowledge as a past-time and as education...

I find myself wondering, what is the mask that I need to wear? I have the answer for that, but the prepping of that mask is tiresome sometimes.
January 12, 2025 at 6:22 AM