I don't want to dox her in public so I'll DM you info.

I live at about 100 m above sea level in upstate New York and winters are harsh there. Can only imagine what it's like where you are. 😂 I've only been to Oregon once for business trip in Eugene. Totally not the same. I'll add your suggestion to my list of places to visit and bring a telescope.

@saavikford.bsky.social I met a former student (I think?) of yours yesterday at the VLA, Signe.

Was talking to her about the Star River podcast and said she should listen to your episode, and she got really excited when she heard your name. She may be a guest, too! 🎙️🔭🦛

Oh, duh.
I can read. 😛

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!

"Across the Chernobyl exclusion zone, Przewalski’s horses — stocky, sand-colored and almost toy-like in appearance — graze in a radioactive landscape larger than Luxembourg."

Swear to God,.I thought tho article about Chernobyl was showing radstags from #Fallout.

apnews.com/article/ukra...

All the precious metals in the Cosmos, like gold and silver, are forged in supernovae and neutron star mergers, where intense heat and pressure drive the r-process, rapidly capturing neutrons to form heavy elements. If it sparkles, it's starstuff.

Ummm pattern? (He said in a very friendly voice)

What is the Walmart Unit Number* of Eastern Oregon?

*How far to the nearest Walmart

I do get that it's possible that my sentence structure sucks. Maybe I should consider rewriting that post.

Life Hack: Mastering cameras, telescopes, and editing software enhances your tech skills in a fun way. Plus it's always great at parties when you whip out a bunch of galaxy glamour shots!

Even if you're using a One-Shot Color camera, you can still use narrowband filters to block light you don't want. Check out https://shorturl.at/tnd7r for a huge selection of special purpose filters for solar, lunar, light pollution, and more!

Thanks! It's not too late to get on my schedule! 😆

I spent time in southern Arizona and Northern Arizona but never in New Mexico. I may have to quit my day job and move here.

All that is true, I'm not exactly sure what that is in response to?

Life Hack: Observing the same stars ancient civilizations studied connects you to humanity's shared history. Two million years ago, the stars all looked different though. But they were (mostly) still there.

President Donald Trump greets Turning Point CEO Erika Kirk at a Turning Point USA event Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

I'm not a woman or a physician, but the position and spread of her fingers really looks like a defensive reflex and a "get away from me" vibe to me.

The #Moon's surface is covered in fine, glassy dust caused by billions of years of impacts. In the next 10 years, there's a 95% chance that every man that has walked on the Moon so far will be dead.

I tell my wife I love her from the market 5 miles away practical every day. If my daily commute involved the Moon, I'm sure I'd do the same.

Drop a crush from your youth.
www.space.com/26858-yerkes... 🌌🔭🦛😂

The Star River Podcast Journey through a flowing River of Space and Time where ancient history meets modern astrophysics. Discover our deep human connection to this cosmic current.

Listen to my Star River Podcast for all the things I'm doing and scientists I'm interviewing (episodes released after I get back)
thestarriver.com
🌌🔭🦛

The Orion nebula, many other things, and the zodiacal light

I am finally under dark New Mexico skies. Orion, many other things, and the zodiacal light! 🌌🔭🦛

Very Large Array - Open House, Spring 2026 - National Radio Astronomy Observatory Explore the Universe at the Very Large Array!📅 Saturday, April 18 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM📍 Very Large...

Less than 12 hours to go! @thenrao.bsky.social #VLA Open House and fiesta of fun tomorrow at 9am!

The constellation of Orion and many others, along with the zodiacal light

Orion and the zodiacal light under my bortle 2 skies in New Mexico. #Astrophotography 🌌🔭🦛

Nose-scratching Velcro in spacesuits: hook side or loop side? This answer states One of the more innovative uses of Velcro included putting a patch into EVA suits to assist in scratching the astronaut's nose. Considering that Velcro has two different textur...

space.stackexchange.com/questions/42...

Someone sitting back in a chair with their feet up with a bottle of wine and a glass with a view of the desert

I have arrived in New Mexico. #StarRiver

Life Hack: Tracking the phases of the Moon or following planetary transits encourages discipline and focus on long-term goals. It also drives home how little time we have in this life so make the most of it!

Did you know that spacesuit helmets have a Velcro patch, to help astronauts itch? That's its one and only purpose.

To New Mexico, go I.

Yeah, and the Astro and science community here is orders ofagnitide larger than anywhere else these days. The fragmentation of social media means we'll all end up in silos and echo chambers, eventually.