Dr. Moiya McTier
@goastromo.bsky.social
“Genuinely funny astrophysicist” “Artemis reincarnated” “I want to be her when I grow up” preorder MOTHERS OF INVENTION 🏺 https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/moiya-mctier/mothers-of-invention/9781538768600/
In a recent #SETILive, @goastromo.bsky.social spoke with Dr. Aneesh Baburaj about his recent work on the unusual object GJ 504 b, including its clouds, atmospheric composition, and the long-standing question of what it actually is. 🧪 🔭 👩🔬 Learn more: www.seti.org/news/jwst-s-...
JWST’s Salty Pink Planet Surprise
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"You're guided by Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry! To get closer to Calliope: take inspiration from your favorite existing tales and lean into whimsical delusion. She rewards those who are brave enough to share their stories."
Dr. Moiya McTier@goastromo.bsky.social · yesterdayMerry Muses Week, everyone!! In honor of my book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION, coming out this week, I made a fun quiz so you can get to know the muses better. Which of the Greek Muses guide you? qzzr.com/view/ZSAwpvOc
I got Clio (with Ourania and Polymnia)!
Dr. Moiya McTier@goastromo.bsky.social · yesterdayMerry Muses Week, everyone!! In honor of my book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION, coming out this week, I made a fun quiz so you can get to know the muses better. Which of the Greek Muses guide you? qzzr.com/view/ZSAwpvOc
You're guided by Erato, Muse of Erotic Poetry! They say art comes from pain, but Erato is here to show you that beautiful creations can just as easily come from pleasure.
Dr. Moiya McTier@goastromo.bsky.social · yesterdayMerry Muses Week, everyone!! In honor of my book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION, coming out this week, I made a fun quiz so you can get to know the muses better. Which of the Greek Muses guide you? qzzr.com/view/ZSAwpvOc
People are liking but not posting their results 🤨 show me your muses!!
Dr. Moiya McTier@goastromo.bsky.social · yesterdayMerry Muses Week, everyone!! In honor of my book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION, coming out this week, I made a fun quiz so you can get to know the muses better. Which of the Greek Muses guide you? qzzr.com/view/ZSAwpvOc
Merry Muses Week, everyone!! In honor of my book, MOTHERS OF INVENTION, coming out this week, I made a fun quiz so you can get to know the muses better. Which of the Greek Muses guide you? qzzr.com/view/ZSAwpvOc
Your first look at this week's 20% off new release book picks, four fiction, four nonfiction. You don't have to support Jeff Bezos to get discounts on hot new books. Come to us: theliteratelizard.com/front-page-b.... Titles/authors in alt-text. Authors and publishers on Bluesky in comments. #Booksky
I have a few books I really loved the audio version of! The first is The Milky Way by @goastromo.bsky.social. She narrates it herself and does a truly incredibly job. A perfect portrayal of our galaxy as a brilliant, snarky narrator. Some authors shouldn’t self-narrate, but she was wonderful.
My book MOTHERS OF INVENTION comes out next week! I’m feeling jittery about it, so I made a companion music playlist 🏺 Check it out if you’re the “I like all music” type 😊 open.spotify.com/playlist/6mZ...
is this a crossover episode?? local queens team up to maximize joint slay 💅🪐✨🌈 9.1.2026 @ @barnesandnoble.com UWS with @goastromo.bsky.social stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...
Moiya McTier & Seven Rasmussen Discuss New Releases MOTHERS OF INVENTION and CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF STARSHIPS
Join us for an in-store event, Moiya McTier & Seven Rasmussen Discuss New Releases MOTHERS OF INVENTION and CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF STARSHIPS, on Tuesday, September 1.
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Mothers of Invention: A History of Creativity from the Greek Muses
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#ICYMI: On this week's #SETILive, @goastromo.bsky.social and her guests discussed the effects of UV radiation on an exoplanet's atmosphere, using both observations and lab testing, and why this work is important for the search for life. Watch the full interview: youtube.com/live/_Rnj_C7... 🧪 🔭 👩🔬
Ngl, I ordered two of these silk (yes, ACTUAL silk) scarves with my own monies. My podcast merch is that good ⭐️ Preorder at certifiedcrucial.com/collections/...
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Could stellar flares change what we know about alien worlds? 🧪 👩🔬 New research shows UV radiation can alter the hazes in exoplanet atmospheres, affecting how we interpret these distant planets. Join @goastromo.bsky.social with Lori Huseby and @offallingstars.bsky.social on July 9 at 2:00 PM PDT.
18 year old me would not believe this! It was an honor to be on the Joseph Campbell Foundation’s podcast ❤️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
EP 48: Moiya McTier & Joanna Gardner
Podcast Episode · The Podcast With A Thousand Faces · June 10 · 1h
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Joanna Gardner@joannagardner.bsky.social · 2mo agoSuch a joy to interview @goastromo.bsky.social on the Joseph Campbell Foundation's Podcast with a Thousand Faces! Have a listen for Dr. McTier's insights about myth and creativity plus a preview of her new book, Mothers of Invention: the-podcast-with-a-thousand-faces.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-...
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buy @goastromo.bsky.social's book! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mothers-of...
Mothers of Invention: A History of Creativity from the Greek Muses
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Have you preordered MOTHERS OF INVENTION yet? If not, you can get a discount this week! Non-members get $3 off 😊 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mothers-of...
I recorded the audiobook of MOTHERS OF INVENTION this week! How foolish of me to think I’d be able to get through the acknowledgments today without crying 😆
I didn’t realize I was holding my breath for the first review, but WOW did I just let out a sigh of relief! Publishers Weekly liked MOTHERS OF INVENTION! “Entertaining and wholly original, this will inspire readers to embrace and celebrate human ingenuity.” www.publishersweekly.com/9781538768600
Mothers of Invention: A History of Creativity from the Greek Muses by Moiya McTier
In this innovative history, astrophysicist and folklorist McTier (The Milky Way) chronicles the evolution of human creativity fr...
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Artists have always opined on stuff they know nothing about. The difference is that people now put real stock in what the celebrities say 🙁 I talk about this in my upcoming book MOTHERS OF INVENTION, preorders available now www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/moiya...
Mothers of Invention
A rollicking, enlightening examination of humanity’s changing relationship to creativity, written from the perspectives of the Greek Muses. The thing tha...
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine@dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 3mo agoWhat grammy-nominated artists do you wanna hear talking about what highly-specialised scientific fields? Sound off in the comments with @goastromo.bsky.social this week :)
Happy pub day, @chanda.blacksky.app!! 🥳 I’m so excited everyone gets to read THE EDGE OF SPACE-TIME! And now they can hear our conversation about it, too podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
The Edge of Space-Time with Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Podcast Episode · Pale Blue Pod · April 7 · 1h 5m
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Science journalists: it’s not actually your job to be uncritical cheerleaders and propagandists for science and science policy. It is your job to inform the public about what is happening. Everyone should know about the Trump space policy directives!!!! 🧪 #scicomm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_p...
Space policy of the first Trump administration - Wikipedia
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![You're guided by Polymnia, Muse of Sacred Poetry!
Polymnia grew up thinking Zeus would one day pass her the mantle of Olympus's ruler, until she realized he made the same promise to, like, everyone else. She vowed to get revenge by whatever means necessary, including getting humans to harness her a lightning bolt of her own to rival her father's.
Polymnia is shrewd, strategic, manipulative, but true to her word and fiercely protective of what she deems hers. Get Polymnia's attention with a calculating people-watching session and a well-devised plan.
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You're guided by Thalia, Muse of Comedy!
Like her sister, Thalia wants all eyes on her. Unlike her sister, Thalia wants her audience full of smiles instead of tears, and her greatest goal is to make her comics famous so they can put smiles on faces around the world. To that end, she helped humans establish multiple media industries, chasing a kind of fame for her mentees that most would end up regretting.
You can impress Thalia by demonstrating that you're not afraid to make a fool of yourself. Try something potentially embarrassing, commit to the bit, and at least you'll think of some jokes about yourself.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:jfersscjmut66kwgcgtqmeor/bafkreia24qmas6dqrngaphiqbxlfc2rmsowh4uh7tnwlxsd5orirwh2azi)
