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Fokkerdude 🇨🇦

@fokkerdude.bsky.social

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A simple man trying to make his way in the universe. Car guy. Subaru owner. Films. Comics. Coffee fiend. Model builder. An information junkie. And Canadian🇨🇦

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Hourly Cosmos @hourlycosmos.bsky.social · 6h

NGC 613 - From Judy Schmidt (geckzilla.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/2gMssee

Spiral galaxy NGC 613 and the search for the progenitor of SN 2016gkg. Pockets of star formation are visible as green nebulas of gas in this near-infrared and visible image. The galaxy's bar is quite distinct and completely within the bounds of the image, but much of the outer arms are not included. I will mark the approximate position of the supernova with a Flickr annotation. I find the circumnuclear ring of star formation to be especially beautiful in this image, though you'll have to zoom in to see it clearly.

I spent a good number of days working on this, which feels incredibly slow compared to the pace I've been keeping with the single filter (grayscale) images of galaxies from the past couple of months. There were a whole lot of cosmic rays to deal with, and I did my best, though there are still a few hiding here and there. I bumped up the saturation a good bit along with the clarity and dust texture of the nucleus.

Data from the following proposal were used to create this image:
The Progenitor of Supernova 2016gkg

Red: ACS/WFC F814W
Green: ACS/WFC F606W
Blue: ACS/WFC F435W

North is 25.19° counter-clockwise from up.

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Skip Bolden 💙🎬🎞️ @skipbolden.bsky.social · 14h

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972).

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ULTRA💀BLAST @ultrakillblast.bsky.social · 13h

THE THING (1982)

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ULTRA💀BLAST @ultrakillblast.bsky.social · 8h

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RiotGrlErin @riotgrlerin.bsky.social · 8h

improving movies with mr. bean: thread

Mr. Bean punching Nazis in Indiana Jones.

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Hourly Cosmos @hourlycosmos.bsky.social · 10h

1980-10-21 Saturn V1 OGB - From Ian Regan - https://flic.kr/p/2j4ooRe

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Fokkerdude 🇨🇦 @fokkerdude.bsky.social · 10h

stewie from family guy is sitting at a table eating cereal .

ALT: stewie from family guy is sitting at a table eating cereal .

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Out of Context Simpsons Treehouse of Horror @ooccouchgags.bsky.social · 12h

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James Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 12h

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (Apr 3, 2024)

Explore M82, a starburst galaxy, showcasing its galactic wind and star clusters as observed by #JamesWebb and #Hubble.

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A detailed view of the starburst galaxy M82, highlighting its galactic wind and star clusters as observed by the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes. Credit: NASA; ESA; CSA; STScI; Alberto Bolatto (UMD)

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Japan CamBot @japan-cambot.bsky.social · 11h

Mount Fuji Kawaguchiko Station, Japan

#Japan #Nippon

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Fokkerdude 🇨🇦 @fokkerdude.bsky.social · 10h

Here you go train geeks. One whole minute worth. 🚂

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Skip Bolden 💙🎬🎞️ @skipbolden.bsky.social · 11h

The Dirty Dozen (1967) Directed by Robert Aldrich.

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Fokkerdude 🇨🇦 @fokkerdude.bsky.social · 11h

A film where Alfred terrorizes Chucky.

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Alfred E. Neuman @alfreds-mad-world.bsky.social · 11h

Hey Gang, Heres A Little Halloween Treat For Ya....
Can Ya Imagine An Alfred E. Neuman Horror Movie?
#madmagazine #alfredeneuman #whatmeworry
#headlesshorseman #halloween

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Japan CamBot @japan-cambot.bsky.social · 11h

Source

#Japan #Nippon

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 11h

theonion.com/ice-raids-my...

MYTH: ICE agents lack proper training.

FACT: Most have been racists their entire lives.

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RiotGrlErin @riotgrlerin.bsky.social · 12h

Margot Robbie in a cream/beige colored blouse.

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Fokkerdude 🇨🇦 @fokkerdude.bsky.social · 11h

"Fish, and plankton. And sea greens, and protein from the sea."

Fokkerdude 🇨🇦 @fokkerdude.bsky.social · 12h

Finally checked out the rebuilt stairs leading down to the beach. Haven't until now because too many people. A big improvement over the old. 👍🏻

Fokkerdude 🇨🇦 @fokkerdude.bsky.social · 12h

Today's weather: moist 🌧️ #CantSeeShite

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Bill Krause @admiralbuck.bsky.social · 13h

1844.

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Fokkerdude 🇨🇦 @fokkerdude.bsky.social · 13h

And now I have a nice guide to aid that future build. 🤓

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Fokkerdude 🇨🇦 @fokkerdude.bsky.social · 14h

All three of my local shops are selling for $79.99, confirmed. Not just the exchange rate, they have their mark up too. I get it, they're running a business, not a charity shop. I'll snag one eventually. 👍🏻

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Fokkerdude 🇨🇦 @fokkerdude.bsky.social · 14h

Definitely looks like a Chevy truck to me. Might be a future used kit purchase as I'm not paying $79 brand new.

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Adam Watkinson @adamwatkinson1.bsky.social · 14h

I am liking how this looks like it will come together…it’s a smart vehicle & thus far a great kit…just trying out the body on the chassis here as the cab is nowhere near finished yet…a nice AK kit I have to say…

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