I've had a great week at #SIGGRAPH #SIGGRAPH2025 representing Cosmographic Software and @spaceenginesim.bsky.social ! I thought I was doing a great job collecting ribbons until I met this very cool kid. 🤣

#SpaceEngine is officially on Bluesky! You can also still find us on all of our other social channels. In the meantime, share your favourite object or planet from SE! Below are a few star clusters from team member Megan. #space #universe #spaceexploration #spacesimulator #universesimulator

It is with great sadness I am letting you know that we said goodbye to Dino on Nov 7. We believe that we made the most compassionate choice, ensuring Dino had dignity and comfort in his final days. It is very painful, and he is missed dearly. megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/go...

Hi friends, I am very sad to let you know that Dino is not doing well. The vet says he probably only has a week or two left before it is time to say goodbye. Some more info about Dino's health on the blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/di...

When we were supposed to be celebrating Dino finishing chemo last week, we instead got some very bad news. It breaks my heart to tell you all that the cancer has spread to Dino's lungs. There's a short update on the blog and the GoFundMe is still active. megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/ba...

Dino's final chemotherapy appointment is this week! Here's a blog post about what we've been up to for the last month, with lots of pictures of the Big Fella!! megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/fi...

Dino had his fourth chemo treatment this week, and he is doing great. He had an X-ray and as far as they could tell, the cancer is not spreading! We are so relieved. It's been a while since I did a blog post, but there's a new one up now! megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/fo...

On Thursday Dino had his second round of chemotherapy, and he felt a bit sick the next day. But today he is doing well, and we are very proud of him! More info on the last week of progress in the blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/se...

A little blog update on Dino, including a photo of the stump from today -- it looks great! megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/on...

I've got a short update on Dino with a new video and some photos on the blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/fi...

Dino is doing well! We haven't seen any chemo side effects yet, and he even got to go on a (very short) walk yesterday and today. He was very excited about it!

I have a belated update on Dino's stitch removal and first chemotherapy on the blog. He is in good spirits, and doing well. megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/fi...

Dino's stitch removal went well and the surgeon was happy with his healing. He also had his first chemotherapy treatment today. He was a very good boy for the IV and needed minimal sedation. We won't know how he handles the drugs for a few days, but I'm hoping for the best. Blog post coming tomorrow

Dino gets his stitches removed tomorrow, and he also gets his first round of chemotherapy. It is going to be a long day - keep us in your thoughts! More details on the blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/tw...

Dino is feeling a lot better, and we are trying to keep him calm and rested. He gets his stitches out later this week! Update on the blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/da...

No blog post today, but Dino had another good day! He has seemed a bit more tired these last couple of days - I think he is feeling better, so is pushing himself harder, and tiring himself out. We're doing out best to keep a calm environment for him.

Dino's recovery continues to go well! We went up and down the stairs for the first time since surgery, and he did great! It was a relief for all of us to sleep in our room again. megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/mi...

I've posted a little update on Dino in the blog, including a video of him getting around the backyard pretty well on three legs! megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/ge...

No blog post today, but Dino is doing well. He had visitors and he is very tired. :)

Dino is now one-week post-surgery and he is continuing to do well! Thank you to everyone who has reached out - it really means a lot to us. I made another short blog post: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/on...

A good update for Dino today - he is starting to lay gently on his stump! It must be starting to feel more comfortable. A couple of photos on the blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/st...

Dino continues to do well, but we've hit a minor recovery set back. He has developed a seroma on his chest, which is a fluid build up, common post-surgery. We got advice from the vet and it should clear up in a week or so. More details on my blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/re...

Dino had another good day and he is becoming more mobile and independent! He still needs lots of rest, but we are so pleased with his progress. Some photos including the original X-rays on my blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/da...

Dino had a rough night followed by a pretty good day. He had visitors, got a new toy, and had a pretty big recovery milestone - a poop! More details and a couple of photos on my blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/da...

Wishing the best for a good boy!

Dino had another rough night. I've been "sleeping" (laying on the floor) next to him to keep him from panicking about the leg and the cone when he wakes up with all the drugs. I am tired, but doing everything I can for him. Help us out by donating: gofund.me/8137a39f

I wrote about Dino's first night home after surgery, and did a breakdown of the expenses for our GoFundMe on my blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/fi...

Dino's first night at home was rough, but he is safe and in good spirits. We have set up a GoFundMe to help with the veterinary expenses, and we would appreciate any help you can offer, even if it is just to share the fundraiser! gofund.me/92149846

Dino is home and is doing well! More details in my blog: megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/co...

I wrote about Dino's surgery today and posted a few photos sent by the veterinary oncology team. He is doing well, and already standing on three legs! megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/su...

I wrote another blog post about how we're preparing Dino, our home, and ourselves for Dino's surgery tomorrow. And also to reflect a little more on all of the anxieties. megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/pr...

My dog was diagnosed with bone cancer. I tried to write about it to process the stress and big feelings. Cute photos at the end. megantannock.wixsite.com/home/post/di...

We're #hiring over at #SpaceEngine! We're looking for a #SeniorGraphicsProgrammer proficient in C++. Job requirements and salary info on our website (link below), and the application package is a cover letter, portfolio, and resume! spaceengine.org/careers/open...

Hope everyone had a great eclipse! It was my first and I had a great day with @hollyweiird.bsky.social and @thepinkpansy.bsky.social . My prominences image was captured with a Pixel 6 and a Celestron NexStar 6SE reflecting telescope (6-inch aperture), no filters used. Location: Shrewsbury, Ontario

Have you ever thought you spend too much time on your phone scrolling while eating, instead of being present and mindful with your food? Might I suggest my tried and true method of shredding and inhaling half a rotisserie chicken with your bare hands at the kitchen counter?

We're hiring! We're looking for an Engine Programmer to work on Space Engine, a beautiful, scientifically accurate universe simulator. Fully remote, must C++ experience. spaceengine.org/careers/open...

🚨🚨 PhD Position in Extrasolar Atmospheres 🚨🚨 I'm looking for a PhD student to join my group at Trinity College Dublin to investigate weather on imaged worlds beyond our solar system ⚡☁️🪐 ⏰ Deadline: Feb 20th 📝 Job Ad: tinyurl.com/2jfycpfx Please share widely!

Ooooooh cool result from Emily Pass showing that Jupiter-analogs to terrestrial M-dwarf planets are rare. This may have huge implications for water delivery to these rocky, temperate planets, which are the only potentially habitable planets we can study in the near future. #aas243 🔭🪐

So Gimli came to #AAS243?

There are not enough people wearing masks in this airport. The correct number would be all of them. 😬😷

I present to you the best paper of the year arxiv.org/abs/2312.04635

So excited that our SIRIUS B book is now up on arXiv! arxiv.org/abs/2312.04041 It is intended to serve as a primer for students looking to pursue astro professionally. Participants in our 2024 program will get printed copies thanks to the IAU NA-ROAD Women & Girls in Astro mini-grant. 1/ 🧪🔭👩‍🔬

34 years ago today, 14 women, most of whom were studying engineering, were killed by an anti-feminist gun man at École Polytechnique in Montreal. I was a young graduate student studying physics at the time and I will never forget. #MontrealMassacre #NeverForget #WomenInSTEM 🧪🌹

Refactoring be like "oh, be careful with that one, that's a load-bearing bug"

I guess I'm officially a game* developer! I've been through the whole process leading up to today's official release of my update to #SpaceEngine!! And I wrote an article about all of the science behind the update! Click here for nerd stuff: spaceengine.org/articles/the...

Happy Halloween 🎃 Here are the pumpkins I carved this year: An active red dwarf star and its gas giant planet. I call it an exo-pumkin. 🧪🔭

Public beta testing of my first feature for our software has been a journey. Bugs come in two categories: hard to find, easy to fix and easy to find, hard to fix. The former is most common and nothing is ever easy/easy or hard/hard.

Last night I saw an amazing fireball meteor. Super bright, long red tail right before it burned up, and at the very end I could see it break up in to 3 or 4 clear separate pieces. So cool!

About to get thrown out of here for obvious reasons

1993: mom and I have a plan for if a stranger talks to me on the street 2023: mom and I have a plan for if a stranger talks to her on the phone