Life Hack: #Astrophotography is a great activity to share with family, inspiring curiosity in kids and adults alike. Who knows? You may inspire someone to start a BlueSky account and post their images for all to see!

@womanastro.bsky.social You should meet @eggstronomer.bsky.social. Feel free to talk amongst yourselves! 🙂

Congratulations, #WomanAstro! 🔭 #WomeninSTEM #WomeninScience

Life Hack: Capturing the Milky Way or a distant galaxy fosters a sense of amazement at your place in the universe. I mean it. The first time I landed a good picture of M81, I couldn't stop staring at it.

Our #Sun is a medium-sized star; there are stars out there millions of times larger and brighter.

Update: No report yet on Bart's latest CT scan, but "no news is good news."

I love that the Boston cop slide never got fixed and now people just willingly go down it in tribute. It’s basically a national landmark at this point

Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy

Life Hack: Setting up telescopes and #Astrophotography gear hones problem-solving and technical skills. It also lets you practice your swearing.

Interested in a fully funded PhD place in Experimental Particle Physics in Edinburgh? We have fully funded studentships, including a specific scholarship for students from a Black heritage (including mixed Black background). More info: inspirehep.net/jobs/3080808

If I see one more stupid Rosalind Franklin take I'm going to lose my mind. Thank god for @matthewcobb.bsky.social and @nccomfort.bsky.social. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Did you know that the Hubble Space Telescope is one of the most productive scientific instruments ever built? Astronomers using Hubble data have published more than 15,000 scientific papers. Those papers have been cited in other papers 738,000 times.

🌖+✈️: A Boeing 767-300F (N493MM) caught transiting the 90% Moon, seen Friday night from the Space Coast. @Maersk Air Cargo 1053 (operated by @Amerijet) was traveling from Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) to Bogota (BOG) @ 35,025ft & 465kts. (📷: me; flight data: @flightradar24.com )

Look, I don't do politics here, but have some basic compassion, dude.

Anyone who has a #SkyShedPOD, you should know that Bart (CRM creator and maker) and Owen (Bart's biz partner - Admin - Production, etc.) were in a car wreck on the way home from the shop late on Wednesday night. They are in critical condition.

Life Hack: The night sky offers endless entertainment—meteor showers, eclipses, and planetary alignments - all at no cost. Except for a jacket. Maybe some bug spray. Possibly a chair.

Life Hack: Tracking stars and planets naturally leads to learning about orbital mechanics and cosmic structures. It also leads to a sense of wonder about where we fit in, how we got here, and where we're going.

Astrometric data is crucial for spacecraft navigation, ensuring missions reach their targets. Astrometry is the measurement of the positions and movements of stars and other celestial bodies.

Life Hack: Staring at starry skies and focusing on celestial beauty can reduce stress and anxiety. So can hot chocolate. Or bourbon. I don't judge.

Did you know that Halley's Comet will pass over Earth again on July 26, 2061? The famous comet was last seen on February 9, 1986, and only orbits the Earth once every 75–76 years. Plan ahead now!

Name movie or tv universes that aren’t connected but should be. Wouldn't it be cool if Discovery found the Ring Network 1000 years in the future?

Happy @skircle.bsky.social #skircle Thursday! For those of you in the know, you know you know and you know I know you know, so I know you you know what I'm talking about! Am I right?!? ⭕🔍🦛

Life Hack: Watching the stars or the Moon encourages mindfulness and helps you stay present. People have been doing this for 2,000,000 years or so.

The Gaia space observatory mapped over a billion stars with unprecedented accuracy. You can read more at https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Gaia_overview

Life Hack: Your #Astrophotography captures moments in cosmic time, creating a visual legacy for future generations. Learn more about Cosmic Time Traveling at http://astropotamus.com/astropotamus/time-travel

Binary stars can be studied using astrometry to determine their orbits and masses. When two stars collide, crazy things can happen like supernova explosions, pulsars, neutron stars, and even black holes!

I love this black hole generator night light thing! You can see a video of it in action (sped up 3x) at youtu.be/8mNQvdukesQ

Life Hack: The meticulous adjustments needed for #Astrophotography sharpen your ability to focus on details. And let you perfect your swearing!

The celestial coordinate system is like latitude and longitude but for mapping the sky.

Life Hack: Gazing at the vastness of space puts things into perspective and can have a meditative effect. That calms you and relaxes you and lowers your stress. That makes you live longer.

Life Hack: Exploring #Astronomy might inspire you or your kids to pursue careers in STEM fields. Or even a hobby. Or just a passing interest. Which helps prevent mental decay and makes you live longer!

The sunset yesterday.

Congratulations, #WomanAstro! 🔭 #WomeninSTEM #WomeninScience

The North Star, Polaris, stays in the same spot in the sky while others seem to move. But it's not really at the center. Check out Steve Brown's amazing #Astrophoto at https://bsky.app/profile/sjbastro.bsky.social/post/3letlckdbk22s for a demonstration.

Life Hack: Building and modifying #astrophotography gear, like custom mounts or filters, enhances creativity and problem-solving. 3D printing is also a huge source of custom parts and there is a vibrant online community of people who combine both hobbies.

Stack multiple images to enhance faint details in nebulae and galaxies. The software I use to do this with my #Astrophoto images is listed at http://astropotamus.com/software

redid the processing with proper calib frames now and looks little bit better...always like some hidden pockets of galaxies tucked away in some corner and showing them out in the light #astronomy #astrophotography

Life Hack: Not every night goes as planned, but perseverance in #Astrophotography builds emotional resilience. And that's what will carry you through until the day you die.

Even a DSLR on a tripod can capture the Milky Way with the right settings and clear skies. Here's one similar to what I use: https://amzn.to/3WYz3AX

Love astronomy, astrophysics, and science communication? Come join the Astrobites team! Applications due November 26th. 🔭✨☄️ astrobites.org/2025/10/31/a...

Life Hack: The search for dark skies may lead you to breathtaking destinations worldwide. You'll also realize how much light pollution there is, get frustrated and angry, start demanding hoods on your streetlights, and send nasty letters to your neighbors about their deck lights. Or so I'm told.

Our galaxy has as many as 400 billion of stars, and the universe has billions of billions of galaxies! Think about *THAT* the next time you want to feel small!

A film you've seen more than 7 times with a gif.

Life Hack: Constantly checking sky conditions enhances your ability to predict weather patterns. It also confirms that fact that you will have one month of bad weather for every piece of #Astrophotography gear you buy.

A remote shutter release helps prevent vibrations when taking long #Astrophotography exposures. Here's the one I use: https://amzn.to/3ytBIs3

Life Hack: Skills gained in #Astrophotography can improve your ability to capture daytime shots, too. Learn more about how to do Lunar and Solar astrophotography at at http://astropotamus.com/learn/intro/lunar-and-solar

Black holes can bend space and time so much that light curves around them. This was predicted by Einstein's Theory of Relativity. Learn more at http://astropotamus.com/articles/mysteries-of-the-speed-of-light

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s an unprecedented space streak: 25 years of people living off-planet without even a moment’s pause. 🛰️🔭🦛

Life Hack: Carrying equipment and setting up at different locations can help improve physical fitness. Plus think of all the fun you'll have showing people your Google Maps history!