Claire C ζ(s)mith
@clairecsmith.bsky.social
Amateur science writer. Dyslexic. In UK Lancashire. Astronomy Astrophysics Physics Maths Edu. Ex SEND tutor. Using Twitter in parallel to here due to projects I've built up there & connections @ClaireCSmith. My website since 1999 http://www.cthisspace.com
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I'm not leaving Twitter/X but created this new Bluesky account so now have 4 online #science (astronomy astrophysics physics mathematics engineering education) accounts
Here Bluesky
Twitter/X @ClaireCSmith & @badas_tweets
Google Photos photos.app.goo.gl/MA1id52DMhmF...
My website www.cthisspace.com
Here Bluesky
Twitter/X @ClaireCSmith & @badas_tweets
Google Photos photos.app.goo.gl/MA1id52DMhmF...
My website www.cthisspace.com
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I meant within variability realms naturally with a possibility that some interstellar objects having a mixture of both comet & asteroid material. E.g 1I/ʻOumuamua's composition from asteroid realms to comet, due to its non gravitational acceleration from off gassing, so is more comet like in nature.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I meant within variability realms naturally with a possibility that some interstellar objects having a mixture of both comet & asteroid material. E.g 1I/ʻOumuamua's composition from asteroid realms to comet, due to its non gravitational acceleration from off gassing, so is more comet like in nature.
Ref the other platform, so my apologies including it here if you've left there, but this is a screenshot of Grok's amusing interpretation on the physics of the whimsical world of neutrinos thread I wrote originally on that platform (1st link), of which I copied here (2nd link).
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November 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Ref the other platform, so my apologies including it here if you've left there, but this is a screenshot of Grok's amusing interpretation on the physics of the whimsical world of neutrinos thread I wrote originally on that platform (1st link), of which I copied here (2nd link).
x.com/grok/status/...
x.com/grok/status/...
Apparently 3I/ATLAS Comet Atlas #CometATLAS #3IATLAS is unusual so wondering if its properties are still within the realms of (comet behaviour) variability, but it's uncertain at this stage.
I'm undecided on whether to write a thread on it like this comet Borisov I did yrs ago
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I'm undecided on whether to write a thread on it like this comet Borisov I did yrs ago
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Claire C ζ(s)mith & Bsky/My Website/GooglePhotos⚛️ on X: "Not read about it yet but a good sized comet/object of interstellar origins, with great velocity toward our solar system at nearly 90° (not quite) on the galactic plane & hyperbolic orbit must be an intriguing object & unusual event for #Astronomy & astrophysics #Borisov C/2019Q4" / X
Not read about it yet but a good sized comet/object of interstellar origins, with great velocity toward our solar system at nearly 90° (not quite) on the galactic plane & hyperbolic orbit must be an intriguing object & unusual event for #Astronomy & astrophysics #Borisov C/2019Q4
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November 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Apparently 3I/ATLAS Comet Atlas #CometATLAS #3IATLAS is unusual so wondering if its properties are still within the realms of (comet behaviour) variability, but it's uncertain at this stage.
I'm undecided on whether to write a thread on it like this comet Borisov I did yrs ago
x.com/ClaireCSmith...
I'm undecided on whether to write a thread on it like this comet Borisov I did yrs ago
x.com/ClaireCSmith...
I've just woken up & feel a bit hungry! Might grab a snack (not that it'd do much for me as I'd burn it off quick)but then I'm thinking of having a quick glance at the dark sky too from a window(assuming there are no clouds) & it's also just an excuse to do some more astronomy.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I've just woken up & feel a bit hungry! Might grab a snack (not that it'd do much for me as I'd burn it off quick)but then I'm thinking of having a quick glance at the dark sky too from a window(assuming there are no clouds) & it's also just an excuse to do some more astronomy.
x.com/ClaireCSmith...
x.com/ClaireCSmith...
Telescopes on QVC (TV) live now if you're interested in astronomy!
November 8, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Telescopes on QVC (TV) live now if you're interested in astronomy!
I've just found this earlier post I wrote just after I started using Bluesky here.
It's about my lifetime or #lifelong interest in #science & items I've had since childhood.
E.g are books & magazines from the mid 70s & early 80s.
I'll soon extent this original thread to include my 1st telescopes.
It's about my lifetime or #lifelong interest in #science & items I've had since childhood.
E.g are books & magazines from the mid 70s & early 80s.
I'll soon extent this original thread to include my 1st telescopes.
I know it's early days here, but do any of my followers have science books/mags from when you were young? As it'd be great to know about what they are as at moment, I'm not finding ppl who have them since yrs I mentioned in this thread. I was born in 1969 so got my 1st science book in 1976 at age 6.
November 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
If you're interested in #mathematicalphysics mathematical physics, here's a short thread (it's in screenshots too) I wrote about a Professor called Sir Roger Penrose & his 2 books I've had for many yrs.
He's my favourite scientist. I wanted to explore his thinking & methodology.
He's my favourite scientist. I wanted to explore his thinking & methodology.
I've 2 books by this superb thinker. On the other platform, I wrote a general thread about his theories (in screenshot) refering to those 2 books. Professor Roger Penrose, is my favourite scientist. His theories are a good balance of mathematicalphysics science & creativity.
bsky.app/profile/clai...
bsky.app/profile/clai...
November 3, 2025 at 7:11 AM
If you're interested in #mathematicalphysics mathematical physics, here's a short thread (it's in screenshots too) I wrote about a Professor called Sir Roger Penrose & his 2 books I've had for many yrs.
He's my favourite scientist. I wanted to explore his thinking & methodology.
He's my favourite scientist. I wanted to explore his thinking & methodology.
Grok on my online science, edu etc projects... an intriguing interpretation.
Ok, it's got this spot on (the other platform). Towards the end of its summary, it's also very accurate too as I don't get many views for the amount of effort I've put into writing but that's the way it is. I don't use Grok a lot so this is 1 informative angle on my use of that platform over the yrs
November 3, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Grok on my online science, edu etc projects... an intriguing interpretation.
Looking happens by another way.
At the other end of the scale, if you're sat looking out of a moving train window, the world looks different again as the passage of time becomes segments of area whizzing by.
It's just another way to observe the world.
What matters, is you did.
At the other end of the scale, if you're sat looking out of a moving train window, the world looks different again as the passage of time becomes segments of area whizzing by.
It's just another way to observe the world.
What matters, is you did.
Suncloud
The late afternoon Sun shines on a cloud in the North East direction, creating a warm glow from the sky.
Nature's wonders are there to be enjoyed if stopping & looking around with more interest & depth.
There's a cool wind now, blowing the cloud away towards the East.
The late afternoon Sun shines on a cloud in the North East direction, creating a warm glow from the sky.
Nature's wonders are there to be enjoyed if stopping & looking around with more interest & depth.
There's a cool wind now, blowing the cloud away towards the East.
November 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Looking happens by another way.
At the other end of the scale, if you're sat looking out of a moving train window, the world looks different again as the passage of time becomes segments of area whizzing by.
It's just another way to observe the world.
What matters, is you did.
At the other end of the scale, if you're sat looking out of a moving train window, the world looks different again as the passage of time becomes segments of area whizzing by.
It's just another way to observe the world.
What matters, is you did.
Reposted by Claire C ζ(s)mith
Happy #Riemann's Hypothoween Hallothesis 🧙♂️🪄 🎃 !
Have A Non Trivial #Halloween2025
Link to longer version from yrs ago
drive.google.com/file/d/1wN0J...
Link to Twitter/X version yrs back (other platform)
pic.x.com/ID3gA2rDRs
#Halloween
#Riemann's #Hypothesis
#Mathematics
#Hall🎃oween #HappyHalloween
Have A Non Trivial #Halloween2025
Link to longer version from yrs ago
drive.google.com/file/d/1wN0J...
Link to Twitter/X version yrs back (other platform)
pic.x.com/ID3gA2rDRs
#Halloween
#Riemann's #Hypothesis
#Mathematics
#Hall🎃oween #HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Happy #Riemann's Hypothoween Hallothesis 🧙♂️🪄 🎃 !
Have A Non Trivial #Halloween2025
Link to longer version from yrs ago
drive.google.com/file/d/1wN0J...
Link to Twitter/X version yrs back (other platform)
pic.x.com/ID3gA2rDRs
#Halloween
#Riemann's #Hypothesis
#Mathematics
#Hall🎃oween #HappyHalloween
Have A Non Trivial #Halloween2025
Link to longer version from yrs ago
drive.google.com/file/d/1wN0J...
Link to Twitter/X version yrs back (other platform)
pic.x.com/ID3gA2rDRs
#Halloween
#Riemann's #Hypothesis
#Mathematics
#Hall🎃oween #HappyHalloween
Happy #Riemann's Hypothoween Hallothesis 🧙♂️🪄 🎃 !
Have A Non Trivial #Halloween2025
Link to longer version from yrs ago
drive.google.com/file/d/1wN0J...
Link to Twitter/X version yrs back (other platform)
pic.x.com/ID3gA2rDRs
#Halloween
#Riemann's #Hypothesis
#Mathematics
#Hall🎃oween #HappyHalloween
Have A Non Trivial #Halloween2025
Link to longer version from yrs ago
drive.google.com/file/d/1wN0J...
Link to Twitter/X version yrs back (other platform)
pic.x.com/ID3gA2rDRs
#Halloween
#Riemann's #Hypothesis
#Mathematics
#Hall🎃oween #HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Happy #Riemann's Hypothoween Hallothesis 🧙♂️🪄 🎃 !
Have A Non Trivial #Halloween2025
Link to longer version from yrs ago
drive.google.com/file/d/1wN0J...
Link to Twitter/X version yrs back (other platform)
pic.x.com/ID3gA2rDRs
#Halloween
#Riemann's #Hypothesis
#Mathematics
#Hall🎃oween #HappyHalloween
Have A Non Trivial #Halloween2025
Link to longer version from yrs ago
drive.google.com/file/d/1wN0J...
Link to Twitter/X version yrs back (other platform)
pic.x.com/ID3gA2rDRs
#Halloween
#Riemann's #Hypothesis
#Mathematics
#Hall🎃oween #HappyHalloween
Reposted by Claire C ζ(s)mith
Originating from outside our Solar System, comet C/2025 A6 & also named #cometlemmon, can be spotted in the Northwest sky from the UK.
This comet is made of ice & when approaching the Sun, melts to create a dusty bright tail.
With a very elongated orbit, it can be seen into next month of November.
This comet is made of ice & when approaching the Sun, melts to create a dusty bright tail.
With a very elongated orbit, it can be seen into next month of November.
October 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Originating from outside our Solar System, comet C/2025 A6 & also named #cometlemmon, can be spotted in the Northwest sky from the UK.
This comet is made of ice & when approaching the Sun, melts to create a dusty bright tail.
With a very elongated orbit, it can be seen into next month of November.
This comet is made of ice & when approaching the Sun, melts to create a dusty bright tail.
With a very elongated orbit, it can be seen into next month of November.
Short Thread
The rare times I'd spend with my Dad after my parents divorce mid 70s, we'd go to a park & play with model aeroplanes (usually Balsa Wood & elastic band types) & I made paper aeroplanes at home. Here's my collection I dug out a few days ago I bought yrs ago (amongst other items).
The rare times I'd spend with my Dad after my parents divorce mid 70s, we'd go to a park & play with model aeroplanes (usually Balsa Wood & elastic band types) & I made paper aeroplanes at home. Here's my collection I dug out a few days ago I bought yrs ago (amongst other items).
October 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Short Thread
The rare times I'd spend with my Dad after my parents divorce mid 70s, we'd go to a park & play with model aeroplanes (usually Balsa Wood & elastic band types) & I made paper aeroplanes at home. Here's my collection I dug out a few days ago I bought yrs ago (amongst other items).
The rare times I'd spend with my Dad after my parents divorce mid 70s, we'd go to a park & play with model aeroplanes (usually Balsa Wood & elastic band types) & I made paper aeroplanes at home. Here's my collection I dug out a few days ago I bought yrs ago (amongst other items).
Suncloud
The late afternoon Sun shines on a cloud in the North East direction, creating a warm glow from the sky.
Nature's wonders are there to be enjoyed if stopping & looking around with more interest & depth.
There's a cool wind now, blowing the cloud away towards the East.
The late afternoon Sun shines on a cloud in the North East direction, creating a warm glow from the sky.
Nature's wonders are there to be enjoyed if stopping & looking around with more interest & depth.
There's a cool wind now, blowing the cloud away towards the East.
October 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Suncloud
The late afternoon Sun shines on a cloud in the North East direction, creating a warm glow from the sky.
Nature's wonders are there to be enjoyed if stopping & looking around with more interest & depth.
There's a cool wind now, blowing the cloud away towards the East.
The late afternoon Sun shines on a cloud in the North East direction, creating a warm glow from the sky.
Nature's wonders are there to be enjoyed if stopping & looking around with more interest & depth.
There's a cool wind now, blowing the cloud away towards the East.
Reposted by Claire C ζ(s)mith
Specifically, & obviously scientifically it's tomorrow Sunday at 2 am, but if you put your clocks back tonight, you'll get more shelf room sooner!
#clocksgoback #daylightsavingtimeends
#clocksgoback #daylightsavingtimeends
October 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Specifically, & obviously scientifically it's tomorrow Sunday at 2 am, but if you put your clocks back tonight, you'll get more shelf room sooner!
#clocksgoback #daylightsavingtimeends
#clocksgoback #daylightsavingtimeends
Originating from outside our Solar System, comet C/2025 A6 & also named #cometlemmon, can be spotted in the Northwest sky from the UK.
This comet is made of ice & when approaching the Sun, melts to create a dusty bright tail.
With a very elongated orbit, it can be seen into next month of November.
This comet is made of ice & when approaching the Sun, melts to create a dusty bright tail.
With a very elongated orbit, it can be seen into next month of November.
October 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Originating from outside our Solar System, comet C/2025 A6 & also named #cometlemmon, can be spotted in the Northwest sky from the UK.
This comet is made of ice & when approaching the Sun, melts to create a dusty bright tail.
With a very elongated orbit, it can be seen into next month of November.
This comet is made of ice & when approaching the Sun, melts to create a dusty bright tail.
With a very elongated orbit, it can be seen into next month of November.
Specifically, & obviously scientifically it's tomorrow Sunday at 2 am, but if you put your clocks back tonight, you'll get more shelf room sooner!
#clocksgoback #daylightsavingtimeends
#clocksgoback #daylightsavingtimeends
October 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Specifically, & obviously scientifically it's tomorrow Sunday at 2 am, but if you put your clocks back tonight, you'll get more shelf room sooner!
#clocksgoback #daylightsavingtimeends
#clocksgoback #daylightsavingtimeends
Here's a photo of last night's #Sunset.
It was the most spectacular I've seen & had a beautiful colour & vibrancy about it.
Incredible that the nearest star, our Sun plus the Earth's atmosphere, can create such natural wonders.
I really enjoy watching great sunsets when they're there in the sky.
It was the most spectacular I've seen & had a beautiful colour & vibrancy about it.
Incredible that the nearest star, our Sun plus the Earth's atmosphere, can create such natural wonders.
I really enjoy watching great sunsets when they're there in the sky.
October 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Here's a photo of last night's #Sunset.
It was the most spectacular I've seen & had a beautiful colour & vibrancy about it.
Incredible that the nearest star, our Sun plus the Earth's atmosphere, can create such natural wonders.
I really enjoy watching great sunsets when they're there in the sky.
It was the most spectacular I've seen & had a beautiful colour & vibrancy about it.
Incredible that the nearest star, our Sun plus the Earth's atmosphere, can create such natural wonders.
I really enjoy watching great sunsets when they're there in the sky.
Reposted by Claire C ζ(s)mith
L’observatoire ASTER de nouveau ouvert au public ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
L’observatoire ASTER de nouveau ouvert au public
L'observatoire d'astronomie et musée scientifique ASTER, à Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!, a repris ses activités sous un nouvel horaire et avec des effectifs réduits.
ici.radio-canada.ca
October 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
L’observatoire ASTER de nouveau ouvert au public ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
I'll try to take a photo of a patch of blue sky tomorrow (or this wk) to put with this post, lol!
Although rain is a vital natural resource, how great it is that today, it was sunny & bright & last night's sky was clearer for the 1st time since over a wk & a half of dull cloudy & damp weather that seemed to linger. I was just watching a patch of blue sky earlier, fascinating.
October 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I'll try to take a photo of a patch of blue sky tomorrow (or this wk) to put with this post, lol!
Although rain is a vital natural resource, how great it is that today, it was sunny & bright & last night's sky was clearer for the 1st time since over a wk & a half of dull cloudy & damp weather that seemed to linger. I was just watching a patch of blue sky earlier, fascinating.
October 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Although rain is a vital natural resource, how great it is that today, it was sunny & bright & last night's sky was clearer for the 1st time since over a wk & a half of dull cloudy & damp weather that seemed to linger. I was just watching a patch of blue sky earlier, fascinating.
Reposted by Claire C ζ(s)mith
I rarely use AI directly as an aid but I'm also very aware it's integrated into many systems now, that can't be avoided, so this shows 1 of its uses as a choice. Because it interpreted a thread I wrote, it included my childhood start in science in the mid 1970s using books, which is a valuable fact.
October 22, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I rarely use AI directly as an aid but I'm also very aware it's integrated into many systems now, that can't be avoided, so this shows 1 of its uses as a choice. Because it interpreted a thread I wrote, it included my childhood start in science in the mid 1970s using books, which is a valuable fact.
AI isn't always good (from other platform)
At 1st glance, it looks like a real photo but upon looking at it closer, notice that there are lots of inaccuracies. E.g 2nd lamp post on the left doesn't have a pole. The tops of the chimneys are irregular. The windows don't have the correct perspective.
At 1st glance, it looks like a real photo but upon looking at it closer, notice that there are lots of inaccuracies. E.g 2nd lamp post on the left doesn't have a pole. The tops of the chimneys are irregular. The windows don't have the correct perspective.
October 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
AI isn't always good (from other platform)
At 1st glance, it looks like a real photo but upon looking at it closer, notice that there are lots of inaccuracies. E.g 2nd lamp post on the left doesn't have a pole. The tops of the chimneys are irregular. The windows don't have the correct perspective.
At 1st glance, it looks like a real photo but upon looking at it closer, notice that there are lots of inaccuracies. E.g 2nd lamp post on the left doesn't have a pole. The tops of the chimneys are irregular. The windows don't have the correct perspective.
Internet Outage #outage down status #downstatus #cyberattack this morning & my reply in a chat room.
The tip of the iceberg if we're to improve online goods & services.
I'm hoping critical services are protected but I could be wrong.
I'm the replier in the screenshot.
The tip of the iceberg if we're to improve online goods & services.
I'm hoping critical services are protected but I could be wrong.
I'm the replier in the screenshot.
October 20, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Internet Outage #outage down status #downstatus #cyberattack this morning & my reply in a chat room.
The tip of the iceberg if we're to improve online goods & services.
I'm hoping critical services are protected but I could be wrong.
I'm the replier in the screenshot.
The tip of the iceberg if we're to improve online goods & services.
I'm hoping critical services are protected but I could be wrong.
I'm the replier in the screenshot.
It's very accurate...
Ok, it's got this spot on (the other platform). Towards the end of its summary, it's also very accurate too as I don't get many views for the amount of effort I've put into writing but that's the way it is. I don't use Grok a lot so this is 1 informative angle on my use of that platform over the yrs
October 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
It's very accurate...