John Maclean FRAS FRGS
@exeterobservatory.com
Astronomer, Astro-photographer, Cruise ship lecturer on astrophysics and astronomy. Writer, Northern Lights guide. Meteor researcher, OSIRIS-Rex Ambassador. Archeoastronomy.
The pervert formerly known as "Prince."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
October 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The pervert formerly known as "Prince."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
Just watched The Long Walk starring @markhamillofficial.bsky.social as "The Major." Wow! A strange but compelling film.
October 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Just watched The Long Walk starring @markhamillofficial.bsky.social as "The Major." Wow! A strange but compelling film.
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Here it is. Trump's Gaza cease-fire deal just went up in flames.
Reported just 12 minutes ago.
Israel not only has suspended aid into Gaza but has launched a massive wave of attacks.
Time Magazine is going to have to come up with a new cover of Trump.
Reported just 12 minutes ago.
Israel not only has suspended aid into Gaza but has launched a massive wave of attacks.
Time Magazine is going to have to come up with a new cover of Trump.
Israel suspends aid into Gaza and launches ‘massive wave of attacks’ – Middle East crisis live
Ceasefire close to total collapse as health officials say 29 Palestinians killed in Gaza
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Here it is. Trump's Gaza cease-fire deal just went up in flames.
Reported just 12 minutes ago.
Israel not only has suspended aid into Gaza but has launched a massive wave of attacks.
Time Magazine is going to have to come up with a new cover of Trump.
Reported just 12 minutes ago.
Israel not only has suspended aid into Gaza but has launched a massive wave of attacks.
Time Magazine is going to have to come up with a new cover of Trump.
And Starmer wants these thugs in Birmingham? It's not about antisemitism. It's about hooliganism.
Israeli Police announce they have canceled a derby match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv that was set to take place tonight in the city’s Bloomfield Stadium, when fans began to riot.
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
Police cancel Tel Aviv derby after fans riot at stadium
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www.timesofisrael.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
And Starmer wants these thugs in Birmingham? It's not about antisemitism. It's about hooliganism.
Anyone got a link to the sign-up page for antifa? I can't seem to find it anywhere.
October 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Anyone got a link to the sign-up page for antifa? I can't seem to find it anywhere.
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🇬🇧🔥Ironically, LONDON is kicking off #NoKingsDay 💪🏽
October 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🇬🇧🔥Ironically, LONDON is kicking off #NoKingsDay 💪🏽
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You can see all of my show dates for the rest of this year into 2026 here www.nightskyshow.co.uk
The show has played at over 50 of the UK's largest theatres and has been enjoyed by thousands of happy stargazers. It is a unique, fun experience you will always remember.
A real treat!
The show has played at over 50 of the UK's largest theatres and has been enjoyed by thousands of happy stargazers. It is a unique, fun experience you will always remember.
A real treat!
Home
The Night Sky Show - An entertaining evening for those who look up and wonder. Space and the night sky have never been so much fun! Book Now!
www.nightskyshow.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
You can see all of my show dates for the rest of this year into 2026 here www.nightskyshow.co.uk
The show has played at over 50 of the UK's largest theatres and has been enjoyed by thousands of happy stargazers. It is a unique, fun experience you will always remember.
A real treat!
The show has played at over 50 of the UK's largest theatres and has been enjoyed by thousands of happy stargazers. It is a unique, fun experience you will always remember.
A real treat!
The King is in the all together!
youtu.be/e0XyWEY7g8E?...
youtu.be/e0XyWEY7g8E?...
Hans Christian Andersen 1952 The King's New Clothes Scene 1
YouTube video by Strange Things Amy McFate
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October 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The King is in the all together!
youtu.be/e0XyWEY7g8E?...
youtu.be/e0XyWEY7g8E?...
Soon, I will be back at sea as a Resident Astronomer. I'll be working my way from Barcelona to Buenos Aires and bringing the wonders of the Universe to our guests! Can't wait. #myvikingjourney
October 18, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Soon, I will be back at sea as a Resident Astronomer. I'll be working my way from Barcelona to Buenos Aires and bringing the wonders of the Universe to our guests! Can't wait. #myvikingjourney
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Well it's not every day that you get to stand on the site of a brand new Observatory! This is Clatteringshaws loch, in the Galloway Forest #DarkSky Park, home of the 🏴Scottish Dark Sky Observatory. Construction starts soon and like a phoenix SDSO will rise from the ashes! Re-opening mid-2027. 🥳🔭🧪
October 18, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Well it's not every day that you get to stand on the site of a brand new Observatory! This is Clatteringshaws loch, in the Galloway Forest #DarkSky Park, home of the 🏴Scottish Dark Sky Observatory. Construction starts soon and like a phoenix SDSO will rise from the ashes! Re-opening mid-2027. 🥳🔭🧪
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Holy crap. This is terrible.
The article states it's "not related to the current U.S. government shutdown". But of course it is: they are both connected by the GOP destroying everything good about this country from the top down and the bottom up.
The article states it's "not related to the current U.S. government shutdown". But of course it is: they are both connected by the GOP destroying everything good about this country from the top down and the bottom up.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off about 550 workers reut.rs/4302N2L
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off about 550 workers
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Monday it will cut nearly 550 jobs as part of a restructuring, not related to the current U.S. government shutdown.
reut.rs
October 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Holy crap. This is terrible.
The article states it's "not related to the current U.S. government shutdown". But of course it is: they are both connected by the GOP destroying everything good about this country from the top down and the bottom up.
The article states it's "not related to the current U.S. government shutdown". But of course it is: they are both connected by the GOP destroying everything good about this country from the top down and the bottom up.
Let's be clear here. Maria Corina Machadois a right-wing Trump supporter who is not deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize.
October 11, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Let's be clear here. Maria Corina Machadois a right-wing Trump supporter who is not deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize.
REAKING NEWS
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
October 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
REAKING NEWS
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
He didn't get it then. Expect incoming! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live updates: Winner announced after Trump's public campaign
Nominations closed in January but US President Donald Trump has led a public campaign to win the award.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
He didn't get it then. Expect incoming! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
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Country fans are upset with Zach Bryan after he criticized ICE in a song.
But don't let it be known that Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash all despised fascism and leaned heavily to the left.
But don't let it be known that Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash all despised fascism and leaned heavily to the left.
October 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Country fans are upset with Zach Bryan after he criticized ICE in a song.
But don't let it be known that Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash all despised fascism and leaned heavily to the left.
But don't let it be known that Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash all despised fascism and leaned heavily to the left.
I'm pleased that OSIRIS-APEX has been saved. I was involved with OSIRIS-REx and the extension of that mission will produce vital information about PHAs.
One NASA science mission saved from Trump’s cuts, but others still in limbo arstechnica.com/space/2025/1...
One NASA science mission saved from Trump’s cuts, but others still in limbo
“Damage is being done already. Even if funding is reinstated, we have already lost people.”…
arstechnica.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I'm pleased that OSIRIS-APEX has been saved. I was involved with OSIRIS-REx and the extension of that mission will produce vital information about PHAs.
The Harvest Moon from Exeter Observatory.
October 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The Harvest Moon from Exeter Observatory.
Todays sunspots. Taken with Dwarf 3 from Exeter Observatory, UK.
September 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Todays sunspots. Taken with Dwarf 3 from Exeter Observatory, UK.
M31, the Andromeda Galaxy. Taken from Exeter Observatory using the Dwarf 3. 120 subs, 60sec exp, gain 60.
September 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
M31, the Andromeda Galaxy. Taken from Exeter Observatory using the Dwarf 3. 120 subs, 60sec exp, gain 60.
Weather has not been great lately but tonight I managed to grab an hour of clear skies. Captured C33 using 200 20sec exposures at gain 60 on the Dwarf 3. Processed in Megastack then Pixinsight.
September 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Weather has not been great lately but tonight I managed to grab an hour of clear skies. Captured C33 using 200 20sec exposures at gain 60 on the Dwarf 3. Processed in Megastack then Pixinsight.
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Q: Do you think it would've been fitting to lower the flags to half staff when Melissa Hortman, the Minnesota House Speaker, was gunned down by an assassin?
TRUMP: I'm not familiar. The who?
TRUMP: I'm not familiar. The who?
September 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Q: Do you think it would've been fitting to lower the flags to half staff when Melissa Hortman, the Minnesota House Speaker, was gunned down by an assassin?
TRUMP: I'm not familiar. The who?
TRUMP: I'm not familiar. The who?
M33 Triangulum Galaxy from Exeter Observatory.
September 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
M33 Triangulum Galaxy from Exeter Observatory.
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I would like to take this opportunity to remember Melissa Hortman, a serving Democratic politician assasinated by a right-winger.
September 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I would like to take this opportunity to remember Melissa Hortman, a serving Democratic politician assasinated by a right-winger.
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This is a Melissa Hortman appreciation account for the next 24 hours.
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman remembered as funny, savvy and 'a true leader'
Friends and colleagues remembered her as grounded, kind and compassionate.
www.pbs.org
September 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
This is a Melissa Hortman appreciation account for the next 24 hours.