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http://astropotamus.com Greetings! "Astro" means stars and "Potamus" means river. We're all connected by a River of Time and Space. Let's explore the Cosmos and travel through time together through the magic of #Astrophotography! Located 43°N #DarkSky

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Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · Jul 17

One thing nobody ever talks about being an adult is how much time you debate yourself on keeping a cardboard box because it's like a really, really good box.

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Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 17m

Even if you're just shooting DSLR #Astrophotography, you need a good tripod. Here's what I use: https://amzn.to/3WYz8of

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Chop Shop Studio 🇺🇸+🇺🇦 @chopshopstore.bsky.social · 8h

New #crowdfund for #embroidered #patches. These designs have lived as posters for years and were recently converted to enamel pins. Now they're making the leap to patches. Back the campaign and if we hit our goals, we'll add four more designs to the set. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/c...

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ESA Technology @technology.esa.int · 2h

🌏@esa.int’s upcoming FORUM mission will address a major gap in climate monitoring by measuring Earth’s outgoing radiation 📏

🔧⚙️ To make its ambitious goal possible, scientists from the National Metrology Institute of Germany PTB have calibrated a very important device 👉 www.esa.int/Enabling_Sup...

PTB's reference blackbody in a vacuum chamber

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Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 2h

Sadly, this event has been canceled. 🌕🔭🦛

Major Standstill Northern Moonrise at Chimney Rock, Colorado - (CANCELED) - Griffith Observatory - Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos!

The planned broadcast has been canceled.

griffithobservatory.org

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Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 10h

I am Spartacus.

Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 14h

Life Hack: Seeing the cosmos through your lens changes the way you view your everyday surroundings. You start to wonder if you can stack images of your cat.

Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 16h

Did you know that Halley's Comet will pass over Earth again on July 26, 2061? The famous comet was last seen on February 9, 1986, and only orbits the Earth once every 75–76 years. Plan ahead now!

Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 23h

Life Hack: Setting up telescopes and #Astrophotography gear hones problem-solving and technical skills. It also lets you practice your swearing.

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Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 1d

October's #Supermoon, a day late. This was taken this morning in the parking lot of my shop because it's been raining the past two nights. #Moon #Astrophotography 🌕🔭🦛

The full supermoon, nestled amongst some clouds in the morning sky.

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Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 1d

The last game I bought was Fallout 4.

Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 1d

I'm jealous!

Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 1d

Life Hack: Recognizing faint celestial details enhances awareness of the world around you. It also lets you see ghosts, specters, and spooks. Who you gonna call?

Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 1d

By tracking objects, astrometry helps predict future positions of asteroids and comets. Without it, we wouldn't be able to plan missions to orbit, the Moon, or other planets in the solar system.

Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 1d

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!

Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 2d

The Gaia space observatory mapped over a billion stars with unprecedented accuracy. You can read more at https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Gaia_overview

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Kallie Marie @doomgolly.bsky.social · 2d

Hi it’s me again! I’m still eagerly looking for work, ASAP.
Am armed to the teeth with resumes and skill sets, references and experiences. NYC based. Part time, full time, or even a one off gig.

www.kalliemarie.com

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Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 2d

If you have no idea what work they've done or what work they're looking for, how can you say that their photo will prevent them from achieving their goals?

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Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 2d

Life Hack: The night sky offers endless entertainment—meteor showers, eclipses, and planetary alignments - all at no cost. Except for a jacket. Maybe some bug spray. Possibly a chair.

Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 2d

Astronomers use light to understand the composition, temperature, and motion of distant objects. This is called spectroscopy and it's how we discovered Helium during an eclipse in 1868!

Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 2d

Life Hack: Dark-sky reserves, eclipses, and other astronomical events create opportunities for incredible road trips and adventures. Just be sure to tell someone where you're going in case you decide to never come back and live the rest of your life under dark skies!

Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 3d

The #Sun is a star, and it's the closest one to Earth. Without it, there would be no life! And no #NorthernLights!

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Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 3d

Going to try another imaging run tonight. This time, Lobster Claw Nebula. Scope is set and programmed, and I'm walking away. It should start doing its thing in about 45 minutes. You can watch at youtube.com/@Astropotamus while I'm watching the #Bills 🏈🔭🦛

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Journey through Time as we explore the Cosmos through Astrophotography! Together, we’re going to take a thrilling journey through Time, where looking up at the night sky means seeing the Cosmos as it...

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Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 3d

I love #Seestar #Astrophotography!

Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 3d

Life Hack: #Astrophotography is a great activity to share with family, inspiring curiosity in kids and adults alike. Who knows? You may inspire someone to start a BlueSky account and post their images for all to see!

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Astropotamus 🔭🦛 @astropotamus.com · 3d

I see what you're saying! Some people also see a shrimp! 🍤