@rnmay.bsky.social

I am an astronomer and a student of history, although not necessarily in that order. Weapon of choice is my Questar Seven.

I’m a nurse and a paramedic and for all intents and purposes a scientist Vaccinated against everything you can imagine Vaccines SAVE lives Anyone who thinks otherwise is a fool Science doesn’t care what you think, only what you can prove. Fuck RFKjr Asshat. 🖕

A nice daytime view of the Moon and Venus is happening now, for those interested. Venus should be an easy binocular target; find the Moon, scan up 7-8 diameters or so, and then hang a slight left. 😉 #astronomy #photography

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When historians parse this presidency, they will learn that one of Trump‘s tenets was, ‘Spend every dollar you can.’ When his name was put on the Kennedy center they used scissor lifts, and to remove it they spent $1 million on manpower and equipment when they could’ve done it in a day for $25,000.

A hug to you for your review of ‘The Dog’s Gaze’ in the new issue of TNY. It’s not like losing a parent; it’s more like losing a child. Applying human sensibilities to dogs/cats can be tough. Our pets live better than 40% of the world - living in poverty. @newyorker.com @adamgopnik.bsky.social

This beauty is M51, the Whirlpool Galaxy, situated right at the edge of the handle of the Big Dipper. Fifty-five minute exposure with a Seestar S30 Pro. #astronomy

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Here’s a quick look at the Andromeda Galaxy - it’s only a 15 minute exposure because it rose just before sunrise. The light from this galaxy took 2 1/2 million years to get here. I’ll post a better picture in a few months when it’s positioned higher in a darker sky. #astronomy

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The haze or "aura" often seen around a lightning bolt is caused by the intense ionization of nitrogen and oxygen in the air as the bolt discharges, creating plasma that illuminates as it cools. This phenomenon is captured in high-speed photography, reflecting the electrical energy discharge.

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I’ll be surprised if even a single Trump dollar passing through my hands doesn’t have this criminal motherfucker’s signature blacked out.

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