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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 6h

The Heart Nebula in an autumnal hue. This emission nebula is a gorgeous target and I'm really pleased with the result. I will do a 'traditional' edit so you can see the real colours too. #astrophotography #nebula

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 3d

I can't believe they thought that chips were historically accurate for the period...

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 5d

@themerl.bsky.social

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 10d

Despite stupid #longcovid I made it to the #redroses final yesterday. An amazing day and huge thanks to all the staff at Twickenham & the various train stations for helping me get there. Feel a bit like I've been hit by a truck today but so glad I went!

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 12d

Proof that you don't need much to get something cool. This is 12.5mins of exposures using a DSLR, old 35mm lens, and a basic star tracker! #astrophotography #dslr #milkyway

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 13d

Iris in the Darkness. The Iris nebula is a reflection nebula caused by a bright star shining through dust. There are dark nebulae here too which are too dark for starlight to penetrate. 14hrs 28mins from my back garden. #astrophotography #nebula

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Susie Dent @susiedent.com · 15d

To ‘ultra-crepidate’ (19th century) is to lecture others on subjects you know very little about.

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 15d

Also....
#Autism is NOT A DISEASE. It can't be "cured", there are medications that can alleviate and help certain types but it can't be "cured". Nor does taking fucking painkillers "cause" autism. Nor has the orange-faced fucktrumpet got any clue about anything apart from how his hair works.

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 15d

Once again the orange-faced cockwomble is making claims based on nothing that only serves to harm and cause more stigma. As a parent of an #autistic child I can safely say that paracetamol has NOTHING to do with it. Fucking prick. #autism #trump #eatmyballstrump

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 18d

Haha! I was most relieved when I discovered my hearing loss WASN'T to do with all the gigs I've been to!

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 18d

I got my first hearing aids at 36...

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 19d

My 7yr old has solved the #flatearth arguments - he built this model and pointed out that now everyone can be happy. Boom.

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 21d

Do you like darkness? Do you like nebulae? Then you'll LOVE some Dark Nebula action as seen here in 11hrs 24mins of data on the catchily named LDN 1155. #astrophotography #nebula

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 21d

21st century Britain
where it's illegal to project an image on a wall
but not illegal to supply weapons to mass murdering genocidal psychopaths

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 25d

This is not a funny historical article. It's horrific. But contains a typo that made me laugh out loud far too much. It's childish. It's silly. But there it is...
#history #typo #oldnewspaper

cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 26d

Do it. Miraculously it mentions Kirkwall too so definitely up your street! 😉

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 26d

I think you'd really like it!

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 26d

Demdike and Titus

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 26d

The weather is suspicious. But not as suspicious as the repeated election of the same people for the same jobs. However, this was in the 18th century so it probably doesn't matter now!!!! #history #transcriptions #oldrecords

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · 29d

I've been referred to a sleep clinic (appointment not until Feb!) so maybe something useful will come out of it. It would be nice to wake up and feel rested rather than as if I haven't slept at all....

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · Sep 8

The moon was too low to see the full eclipse last night but still looked very cool when it did appear here in Arborfield. #lunareclipse #astrophotography

cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · Sep 6

I agree. But as bananas are the fruit of Satan, a fruitless banana tree sounds good to me!

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · Sep 6

My wife has pointed out that the hand-blown rummer glasses I bought will hold a lot of wine. I have to admit that was one of the main reasons I bought them...

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cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · Sep 5

Farage - everything he says is poison. Everything he knows is ego. He doesn't care about anyone but himself. I'm disgusted to even know his name.

cradlefish.bsky.social @cradlefish.bsky.social · Sep 4

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
I haven't joined a cult yet but have tried hydrotherapy, acupuncture, physiotherapy, two different nerve pain medications, meditation, CBD, wholegrain foods, and more things than my COVID-addled brain can recall. #longcovid

Long Covid has more than 200 potential symptoms. Selective gullibility is one of mine

When things are grim, the promises made by the wellness industry sound very appealing. I worry about how vulnerable this has made me

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