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New year, new—er, almost full, moon.

First clear night in awhile so I took a second shot of the Orion Nebula. I used the SeeStar’s field widening (and view rotating) setting for the first time—a little too much, I ended up cropping it back down quite a bit.

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I’ve been taking images with the SeeStar since this summer and they’ve all been exciting but this one made me actually emotional. Look at this Orion Nebula beauty as big as you can make it:

Nice, go watch some wonderful videos about communities doing science that matters to them. (They’re each about 10 minutes long.) ❤️

I hate that I’m missing this. Please go if you’re still at #AGU25

My last event of #AGU25 was this packed town hall—it was incredibly moving to witness everyone stand and confirm the enormous value of @ncar-ucar.bsky.social to the scientific community and all of us who benefit from it.

At an @agu.org Town Hall today, @ncar-ucar.bsky.social President Antonio Busalacchi spoke to #AGU25 attendees about what's at stake if NCAR is dismantled. One attendee asked anyone who uses NCAR research to stand up. Almost everyone in the room stood. Read more here: eos.org/research-and...

‪ “This is a shocking betrayal that tears out the core of American scientific prominence," said Pamitha Weerasinghe of @usacompetes.bsky.social. To help #SaveNCAR, read our update below & visit this page, where you can find email & call scripts to share with your reps. agu.quorum.us/campaign/151...

Join us for a critical conversation on the future of U.S. atmospheric science. UCAR President Antonio Busalacchi hosts this town hall on what’s at stake if NSF NCAR is dismantled. buff.ly/jR6tGwo

Don’t miss this #AGU25 oral session on the future of geoscience TODAY! AGU CEO Janice Lachance, #MIT’s Maria Zuber & @nasonline.org President Marcia McNutt discuss challenges, blind spots & restoring public trust—moderated by Gordon E. Grant. buff.ly/CiYWfbZ

I have arrived in NOLA with what seems to be half the staff and attendees on my plane including my new friend / hydrologist seatmate who is presenting tomorrow. Let’s go #AGU25

✨ Headed to #AGU25? Check out our Know Before You Go guide for key info, tips, and must-knows before you arrive. 👉 Explore it here: buff.ly/cJMQ0wG

Coming to #AGU25? Join us Thurs at 6pm for the premiere of 4 short films abt @thrivingearth.bsky.social community science projects. So excited to share the story of work being done in Parrish, AL with the world! @ryancagle.com and Jubilee House are an inspiration for rural communities everywhere! 🌎🌱

Made a little animated GIF showing the demise of the V3 camera at the summit of Kīlauea during today's eruption. #hawaii #volcano

Literally last night I was trying to direct @volcanojw.bsky.social to meet me at Rosedale and said "I don't think you've been to Rosedale but you'll recognize the location when you get there, it's a new restaurant/market/bar every 18 months or so..."

As you head out to your local favorite indie bookstore this weekend (because of course that’s what you’re doing, right?!), here is my list of my 25 favorite books of the year: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/my-favorit...

Here’s a try at M74, nice head-on spiral galaxy, and the Helix Nebula.

I really thought I’d scrambled this pumpkin pie but it came out perfect! (Mini bourbon pecan pie purchased at the store this morning as a backup turned out to be totally delicious too)

Medium Rare does a Thanksgiving turkey fry if you bring one by. Dozens of naked raw birds are lined up on a table next to the sidewalk waiting for their turn in the sizzler. Incredible scene. Happy turkey day, all. May your dark meat be crispy and only temporarily raise your LDL to alarming levels

Just did all my Thanksgiving cooking (by picking it up at Elle) and got to see the fantastic Women Photographers of Washington exhibit right outside, with a bonus image honoring Gael Gomez, Mount Pleasant’s sidewalk astronomer.

These 20 House Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to fully repeal DC's police reform laws. Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired. They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.

What a nerdy D.C. delight! Judy Woodruff and longtime PBS Newshour producer Linda Winslow at the local library. ❤️

I dumped my Prime sub and the NBA Pass on the app is terrible, so I’ve started listening to basketball games on the radio again and my god I love it so much. It also makes me miss Chick Hearn all over again. 10/10 would recommend 📻

Lots of important news flying around today, but take a minute to read Eos's coverage of the failure to meet the Colorado River compact deadline and what that means for nearly everyone who uses water in the American West.

First crack at NGC 253, the Sculptor Galaxy.

Everything is terrible but @jamiebear.bsky.social got some tickets to see Jenny Holzer’s exhibit at Glenstone so at least I got to stand in the dark and think about art for awhile.

Furloughed feds, come get coffee and a meal from @wck.org at Navy Yard between 11-1 today (and through the shutdown)!

Helpful thread about what the heck is going on with the NASA nomination...

“Turn the volume up” is just insane contemporary speech work.

I’m gonna live off this speech for a very, very long time.

Tonight’s Supermoon for tonight’s super electorate that’s doing a bang up job so far.

Everyone involved in this case, including the Border Patrol agent, should be dying of embarrassment being involved in such a ridiculous prosecution.

That's right.

BREAKING: In a second case over the suspension of SNAP benefits, a federal judge in Rhode Island has issued a TRO from the bench against the Trump administration. There is no written order yet, but here is CNBC's report: www.cnbc.com/2025/10/31/s...

Great, good decision.

I feel the fires of incandescent rage rapidly evolving me into my final form

I just watched the Jose Andres episode of Chef's Table: Legends on Netflix last weekend. There are so few good and truly inspiring leaders in the world and I continue to be proud to have one here at home.

This fighter squadron is on its 5th god damn pass over my house during the government shutdown and we’re about to starve millions of families when SNAP benefits expire on Saturday in case you wondered what efficient government looks like in the US of A right now.

A federal judge just heard almost three hours of arguments on D.C.'s lawsuit against the Trump administration over the deployment of the National Guard. D.C. wants the deployment stopped, the Trump administration has asked that the lawsuit be dismissed. No ruling today.

Here's the final installment of Postcards of Home, staff photographer @darrow-m.bsky.social’s trip through his early archives. Take a look back: buff.ly/Qj2pbbr

BREAKING: Judge Illston says she is expanding her TRO blocking shutdown RIFs as to any AFSCME and AFL-CIO members or bargaining units to include NFFE, SEIU, and NAGE union members or bargaining units AND any members/units removed under EO 14251 whose removal is subject to legal dispute.

When I was in Budapest last December I spent a whole day going to nearly every bookstore in the city, and when I asked one proprietor what I should read from a local author she handed me this. Seems like a good day to crack it open!

Nice clear sky last night so I took another try at Andromeda while I watched The Battle of Algiers for the first time.

It's a pretty big deal that the NYC Bar Association--one of the most prominent and respected bar associations in the country--is accusing the President of ordering the "unlawful summary execution," i.e. murder--of civilians in violation of US and international law. www.nycbar.org/press-releas...

The captain on our trip home was on his retirement flight, so we got a water canon salute on the taxi to the gate! Lots of clapping, there was a cake waiting for him. One last performance to round out our Vegas trip, ha.

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

Got to see Paul McCartney with 40,000 of my friends last night. Man is over 80 and rocking out banger after banger for three straight hours. 10/10 experience.

Go @lvaces.bsky.social !!!