Gerard
@highfield65.bsky.social
Curious about everything - cosmology, astronomy, geology, palaeontology, art, engineering. Enjoys reading, especially dystopian sci-fi. 🇨🇦 Nolite te bastardes carborundorum
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36 years ago today, the Pale Blue Dot picture was taken by Voyager 1, from an unprecedented distance of over 6 billion kilometers (3.7 billion miles, 40.5 AU).
The Earth appears as less than a pixel; just a tiny dot against the vastness of space, among bands of sunlight refracted by the camera lens.
The Earth appears as less than a pixel; just a tiny dot against the vastness of space, among bands of sunlight refracted by the camera lens.
February 14, 2026 at 10:25 AM
36 years ago today, the Pale Blue Dot picture was taken by Voyager 1, from an unprecedented distance of over 6 billion kilometers (3.7 billion miles, 40.5 AU).
The Earth appears as less than a pixel; just a tiny dot against the vastness of space, among bands of sunlight refracted by the camera lens.
The Earth appears as less than a pixel; just a tiny dot against the vastness of space, among bands of sunlight refracted by the camera lens.
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Once again, humanity has been fooled by the classic prank ”this is surely a fixed value that we can use as a unit of measurement forever” on us by the natural world around us — first a foot, then a stone, now the radius of Jupiter. When will we learn?! 🧪🔭
Jupiter is smaller and more squashed than we thought, says NASA. The Juno spacecraft reveals the gas giant isn't as big as we thought. #Space #Astronomy #Jupiter www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/jupiter...
Jupiter is smaller and more squashed than we thought, says NASA | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Data captured during 13 of the Juno spacecraft's flybys of Jupiter reveal the gas giant is narrower at the equator and flatter at the poles.
www.skyatnightmagazine.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Once again, humanity has been fooled by the classic prank ”this is surely a fixed value that we can use as a unit of measurement forever” on us by the natural world around us — first a foot, then a stone, now the radius of Jupiter. When will we learn?! 🧪🔭
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PRESS RELEASE:
A new study led by SETI Institute scientist Matija Ćuk suggests Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, formed from a collision between two older moons—and that this event may also be linked to the formation of Saturn’s iconic rings. 🧪 🔭
Read the full release: www.seti.org/news/saturns...
A new study led by SETI Institute scientist Matija Ćuk suggests Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, formed from a collision between two older moons—and that this event may also be linked to the formation of Saturn’s iconic rings. 🧪 🔭
Read the full release: www.seti.org/news/saturns...
February 13, 2026 at 12:01 AM
PRESS RELEASE:
A new study led by SETI Institute scientist Matija Ćuk suggests Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, formed from a collision between two older moons—and that this event may also be linked to the formation of Saturn’s iconic rings. 🧪 🔭
Read the full release: www.seti.org/news/saturns...
A new study led by SETI Institute scientist Matija Ćuk suggests Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, formed from a collision between two older moons—and that this event may also be linked to the formation of Saturn’s iconic rings. 🧪 🔭
Read the full release: www.seti.org/news/saturns...
So I phone my mobile provider and an AI bot answers
AI bot: How can I help you today?
Me: I want to change my mobile data plan
AI bot: Certainly, I can help you with that. Is this for your Mobile or home internet service
Me: stupid AI. I want to talk to a person.
AI bot: How can I help you today?
Me: I want to change my mobile data plan
AI bot: Certainly, I can help you with that. Is this for your Mobile or home internet service
Me: stupid AI. I want to talk to a person.
February 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM
So I phone my mobile provider and an AI bot answers
AI bot: How can I help you today?
Me: I want to change my mobile data plan
AI bot: Certainly, I can help you with that. Is this for your Mobile or home internet service
Me: stupid AI. I want to talk to a person.
AI bot: How can I help you today?
Me: I want to change my mobile data plan
AI bot: Certainly, I can help you with that. Is this for your Mobile or home internet service
Me: stupid AI. I want to talk to a person.
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This is a real timelapse video of the Moon transiting in front of the Earth.
It was captured by the Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft in November 2022 while flying at it's furthest point from the Earth.
The video covers about 3.75 hours of real time. 🔭🧪
It was captured by the Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft in November 2022 while flying at it's furthest point from the Earth.
The video covers about 3.75 hours of real time. 🔭🧪
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 PM
This is a real timelapse video of the Moon transiting in front of the Earth.
It was captured by the Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft in November 2022 while flying at it's furthest point from the Earth.
The video covers about 3.75 hours of real time. 🔭🧪
It was captured by the Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft in November 2022 while flying at it's furthest point from the Earth.
The video covers about 3.75 hours of real time. 🔭🧪
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Fishermen on the coast of the sea https://www.wikiart.org/en/ivan-aivazovsky/fishermen-on-the-coast-of-the-sea-1852
January 17, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Fishermen on the coast of the sea https://www.wikiart.org/en/ivan-aivazovsky/fishermen-on-the-coast-of-the-sea-1852
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A stars birth can take 10 million years or more - Learn how to choose the perfect telescope --> https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/how-to-choose-a-telescope.php and Get started with this beginners telescope --> https://amzn.to/3JaxN9u #Astronomy #AmazonAffiliate #NASA #Space
How is a star formed step by step ?
How is a star formed step by step ?
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January 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM
A stars birth can take 10 million years or more - Learn how to choose the perfect telescope --> https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/how-to-choose-a-telescope.php and Get started with this beginners telescope --> https://amzn.to/3JaxN9u #Astronomy #AmazonAffiliate #NASA #Space
Sunrise reflecting off some of downtown Halifax buildings this morning
December 29, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Sunrise reflecting off some of downtown Halifax buildings this morning
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On the Bank of the Seine, Bennecourt - 1868
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/1222159
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/1222159
December 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
On the Bank of the Seine, Bennecourt - 1868
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/1222159
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/1222159
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How does TON 618 stay so massive Cosmic clues here - Learn how to choose the perfect telescope --> https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/how-to-choose-a-telescope.php and Get started with this beginners telescope --> https://amzn.to/3JaxN9u #Astronomy #AmazonAffiliate #NASA #Space
What Makes TON 618 the Most Massive Black Hole Ever Discovered?
What Makes TON 618 the Most Massive Black Hole Ever Discovered?
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December 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
How does TON 618 stay so massive Cosmic clues here - Learn how to choose the perfect telescope --> https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/how-to-choose-a-telescope.php and Get started with this beginners telescope --> https://amzn.to/3JaxN9u #Astronomy #AmazonAffiliate #NASA #Space
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The Promenade with the Railroad Bridge, Argenteuil - 1874
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/1012955
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/1012955
November 2, 2025 at 6:56 AM
The Promenade with the Railroad Bridge, Argenteuil - 1874
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/1012955
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/1012955
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Monet’s Impression, Sunrise (1872) captured Le Havre rebuilt after the Franco-Prussian War. 🚢
Critics mocked its “unfinished” style, but some historians now read it as a symbol of France’s regeneration.
Critics mocked its “unfinished” style, but some historians now read it as a symbol of France’s regeneration.
October 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Monet’s Impression, Sunrise (1872) captured Le Havre rebuilt after the Franco-Prussian War. 🚢
Critics mocked its “unfinished” style, but some historians now read it as a symbol of France’s regeneration.
Critics mocked its “unfinished” style, but some historians now read it as a symbol of France’s regeneration.
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Now is absolutely the perfect time to preorder my newest book, The Grand Cosmic Story from National Geographic, coming out in just 2 weeks!
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September 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Now is absolutely the perfect time to preorder my newest book, The Grand Cosmic Story from National Geographic, coming out in just 2 weeks!
Do it now at this link - promo.porchlightbooks.com/pages/promot... - and get a FREE bonus frameable print of the unique artwork in the book!
Do it now at this link - promo.porchlightbooks.com/pages/promot... - and get a FREE bonus frameable print of the unique artwork in the book!
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New Horizons Alice tool analyzed Plutos atmosphere - Learn how to choose the perfect telescope --> https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/how-to-choose-a-telescope.php or choose this best seller --> https://amzn.to/45dxlOF #Astronomy #AmazonAffiliate #NASA #Space
100 Fascinating Facts About the New Horizons Mission
100 Fascinating Facts About the New Horizons Mission
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September 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
New Horizons Alice tool analyzed Plutos atmosphere - Learn how to choose the perfect telescope --> https://www.telescopeadvisor.com/how-to-choose-a-telescope.php or choose this best seller --> https://amzn.to/45dxlOF #Astronomy #AmazonAffiliate #NASA #Space
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From NASA:
Check out the view from up here! As the Curiosity rover continues to climb the flanks of Mt. Sharp, it has captured an extraordinarily clear panorama of Gale Crater's rim...and even the lands beyond. Details:
photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA2...
Check out the view from up here! As the Curiosity rover continues to climb the flanks of Mt. Sharp, it has captured an extraordinarily clear panorama of Gale Crater's rim...and even the lands beyond. Details:
photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA2...
September 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
From NASA:
Check out the view from up here! As the Curiosity rover continues to climb the flanks of Mt. Sharp, it has captured an extraordinarily clear panorama of Gale Crater's rim...and even the lands beyond. Details:
photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA2...
Check out the view from up here! As the Curiosity rover continues to climb the flanks of Mt. Sharp, it has captured an extraordinarily clear panorama of Gale Crater's rim...and even the lands beyond. Details:
photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA2...
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Jupiter with a 2x tele-extender (left) and 4x extender on the right. I thought 2X would be a clear winner for detail, but I'm torn. I'm also happy because I lucked out and caught the great red spot. #Astronomy #Astrophotography
September 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Jupiter with a 2x tele-extender (left) and 4x extender on the right. I thought 2X would be a clear winner for detail, but I'm torn. I'm also happy because I lucked out and caught the great red spot. #Astronomy #Astrophotography
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Another night sky wonder my Dwarf captured last week!
Bode's Galaxy with its neighbour, the Cigar Galaxy. M81 & M82 are 12 million light years away and can be seen in the Great Bear constellation (not that they're part of it).
#astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com @photohour.bsky.social
Bode's Galaxy with its neighbour, the Cigar Galaxy. M81 & M82 are 12 million light years away and can be seen in the Great Bear constellation (not that they're part of it).
#astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com @photohour.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Another night sky wonder my Dwarf captured last week!
Bode's Galaxy with its neighbour, the Cigar Galaxy. M81 & M82 are 12 million light years away and can be seen in the Great Bear constellation (not that they're part of it).
#astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com @photohour.bsky.social
Bode's Galaxy with its neighbour, the Cigar Galaxy. M81 & M82 are 12 million light years away and can be seen in the Great Bear constellation (not that they're part of it).
#astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com @photohour.bsky.social
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The Shipwreck near rocks https://www.wikiart.org/en/ivan-aivazovsky/the-shipwreck-near-rocks-1870
September 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The Shipwreck near rocks https://www.wikiart.org/en/ivan-aivazovsky/the-shipwreck-near-rocks-1870
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Waterloo Bridge, Effect of the Sun - 1903 #artbots #monet
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10903
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10903
September 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Waterloo Bridge, Effect of the Sun - 1903 #artbots #monet
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10903
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10903
Got a chance to visit the Tower of London last week. Amazing site full of history. #toweroflondon
September 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Got a chance to visit the Tower of London last week. Amazing site full of history. #toweroflondon
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46 years ago today the magnificent ringed planet Saturn was visited for the first time by a spacecraft from Earth: NASA’s Pioneer 11.
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September 1, 2025 at 11:13 PM
46 years ago today the magnificent ringed planet Saturn was visited for the first time by a spacecraft from Earth: NASA’s Pioneer 11.
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Have I told you today that I love Jupiter?
(Image from the incredible JunoCam)
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(Image from the incredible JunoCam)
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August 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Have I told you today that I love Jupiter?
(Image from the incredible JunoCam)
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(Image from the incredible JunoCam)
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The Shipwreck on Black Sea https://www.wikiart.org/en/ivan-aivazovsky/the-shipwreck-on-black-sea-1873
August 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The Shipwreck on Black Sea https://www.wikiart.org/en/ivan-aivazovsky/the-shipwreck-on-black-sea-1873