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A purple sky over Cerro Pachón 💜
The sky over NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory and its 1.2-meter Auxiliary Telescope glitters like no other place on Earth. ✨
At Rubin's site in Chile 🇨🇱, the air is dry, the skies are dark and clear, and the Milky Way shines in all its glory. 🌌
The sky over NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory and its 1.2-meter Auxiliary Telescope glitters like no other place on Earth. ✨
At Rubin's site in Chile 🇨🇱, the air is dry, the skies are dark and clear, and the Milky Way shines in all its glory. 🌌
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A purple sky over Cerro Pachón 💜
The sky over NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory and its 1.2-meter Auxiliary Telescope glitters like no other place on Earth. ✨
At Rubin's site in Chile 🇨🇱, the air is dry, the skies are dark and clear, and the Milky Way shines in all its glory. 🌌
The sky over NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory and its 1.2-meter Auxiliary Telescope glitters like no other place on Earth. ✨
At Rubin's site in Chile 🇨🇱, the air is dry, the skies are dark and clear, and the Milky Way shines in all its glory. 🌌
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i am feeling , uh , exceptionally mortal at this moment
November 28, 2025 at 5:47 AM
i am feeling , uh , exceptionally mortal at this moment
five squids 🦑🦑🦑🦑🦑
so wholesome
so wholesome
Started the morning off right with a Skype a Scientist session with 2 3rd grade classes who just read a book about giant squid. Getting bombarded with squid questions first thing in the morning is truly the best start to the day, highly recommend.
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
five squids 🦑🦑🦑🦑🦑
so wholesome
so wholesome
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A small leaf has fallen on Steve and he is overreacting. Steve is trying his best.
November 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
A small leaf has fallen on Steve and he is overreacting. Steve is trying his best.
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A decade of discovery and dedication! 🌎🔭
Sandrine Thomas, Deputy Director for NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory Construction, reflects on her path — moving from France to the US, traveling to Chile, and sharing her work with her family.
🎥 Meet Sandrine https://youtu.be/_r-e0kzYjf4
Sandrine Thomas, Deputy Director for NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory Construction, reflects on her path — moving from France to the US, traveling to Chile, and sharing her work with her family.
🎥 Meet Sandrine https://youtu.be/_r-e0kzYjf4
October 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
A decade of discovery and dedication! 🌎🔭
Sandrine Thomas, Deputy Director for NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory Construction, reflects on her path — moving from France to the US, traveling to Chile, and sharing her work with her family.
🎥 Meet Sandrine https://youtu.be/_r-e0kzYjf4
Sandrine Thomas, Deputy Director for NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory Construction, reflects on her path — moving from France to the US, traveling to Chile, and sharing her work with her family.
🎥 Meet Sandrine https://youtu.be/_r-e0kzYjf4
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These dogs were spotted taking a group photo in their Halloween costumes. We're impressed by the dog walker's dedication to getting the shot, but that ghost definitely wishes he could actually disappear. 14/10 for all (TT: franklinbarkzoo)
October 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM
These dogs were spotted taking a group photo in their Halloween costumes. We're impressed by the dog walker's dedication to getting the shot, but that ghost definitely wishes he could actually disappear. 14/10 for all (TT: franklinbarkzoo)
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Aurora season 💚
October 30, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Aurora season 💚
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Finally at #CIAC2025!
In a workshop all about how we figure out which squid populations are different species, esp. in challenging situations like the deep sea or when species are moving around with climate change.
I am also answering the important question, how would a squid shake its ass???
In a workshop all about how we figure out which squid populations are different species, esp. in challenging situations like the deep sea or when species are moving around with climate change.
I am also answering the important question, how would a squid shake its ass???
October 26, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Finally at #CIAC2025!
In a workshop all about how we figure out which squid populations are different species, esp. in challenging situations like the deep sea or when species are moving around with climate change.
I am also answering the important question, how would a squid shake its ass???
In a workshop all about how we figure out which squid populations are different species, esp. in challenging situations like the deep sea or when species are moving around with climate change.
I am also answering the important question, how would a squid shake its ass???
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Life above the Arctic Circle in Alaska
October 25, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Life above the Arctic Circle in Alaska
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this is what will happen if mamdani makes bus rides free
October 25, 2025 at 7:24 AM
this is what will happen if mamdani makes bus rides free
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We come with receipts🧾
Tidal tails are cosmic “receipts” of galactic drama, showing who collided with whom. Rubin's camera is sharp enough to catch wind of even the faintest intergalactic tea.
No need to worry about "pics or it didn't happen" with Rubin keeping a close eye 😎 🔭🧪
Tidal tails are cosmic “receipts” of galactic drama, showing who collided with whom. Rubin's camera is sharp enough to catch wind of even the faintest intergalactic tea.
No need to worry about "pics or it didn't happen" with Rubin keeping a close eye 😎 🔭🧪
October 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
We come with receipts🧾
Tidal tails are cosmic “receipts” of galactic drama, showing who collided with whom. Rubin's camera is sharp enough to catch wind of even the faintest intergalactic tea.
No need to worry about "pics or it didn't happen" with Rubin keeping a close eye 😎 🔭🧪
Tidal tails are cosmic “receipts” of galactic drama, showing who collided with whom. Rubin's camera is sharp enough to catch wind of even the faintest intergalactic tea.
No need to worry about "pics or it didn't happen" with Rubin keeping a close eye 😎 🔭🧪
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Amazing auroras in Fairbanks, Alaska
October 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Amazing auroras in Fairbanks, Alaska
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Steve is *trying* to learn the drums.
Steve is trying his best.
Steve is trying his best.
October 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Steve is *trying* to learn the drums.
Steve is trying his best.
Steve is trying his best.
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How do Rubin alerts work? 🌌📲
Think of Rubin Observatory as a friend constantly scrolling through the Universe’s social media feed. Every minute, they refresh and see what’s new — an asteroid has moved, a star has changed in brightness...or maybe even exploded in a supernova. 🔭🧪
Think of Rubin Observatory as a friend constantly scrolling through the Universe’s social media feed. Every minute, they refresh and see what’s new — an asteroid has moved, a star has changed in brightness...or maybe even exploded in a supernova. 🔭🧪
October 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
How do Rubin alerts work? 🌌📲
Think of Rubin Observatory as a friend constantly scrolling through the Universe’s social media feed. Every minute, they refresh and see what’s new — an asteroid has moved, a star has changed in brightness...or maybe even exploded in a supernova. 🔭🧪
Think of Rubin Observatory as a friend constantly scrolling through the Universe’s social media feed. Every minute, they refresh and see what’s new — an asteroid has moved, a star has changed in brightness...or maybe even exploded in a supernova. 🔭🧪
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Is dark matter a carb?
No, Gretchen, it's not, but we're trying to figure out what it is!
At 85% percent of the Universe's mass and energy, it's sort of like Gretchen's hair: big and full of secrets. 🔭🧪
📷: W. O'Mullane
No, Gretchen, it's not, but we're trying to figure out what it is!
At 85% percent of the Universe's mass and energy, it's sort of like Gretchen's hair: big and full of secrets. 🔭🧪
📷: W. O'Mullane
October 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Is dark matter a carb?
No, Gretchen, it's not, but we're trying to figure out what it is!
At 85% percent of the Universe's mass and energy, it's sort of like Gretchen's hair: big and full of secrets. 🔭🧪
📷: W. O'Mullane
No, Gretchen, it's not, but we're trying to figure out what it is!
At 85% percent of the Universe's mass and energy, it's sort of like Gretchen's hair: big and full of secrets. 🔭🧪
📷: W. O'Mullane
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Serpopsychology(WHAT IS CREEPY?) 👻🤡
Dates that give you the willies, creepy clowns, haunted dolls, college goths, dark alleyways, evolutionary neurobio, what NOT to get Oprah, horror-comedy, phobia of balloons, flirty tips, and why you should replace your bathmat:
www.alieward.com/ologies/serp...
Dates that give you the willies, creepy clowns, haunted dolls, college goths, dark alleyways, evolutionary neurobio, what NOT to get Oprah, horror-comedy, phobia of balloons, flirty tips, and why you should replace your bathmat:
www.alieward.com/ologies/serp...
Serpopsychology (WHAT’S CREEPY?) with Dr. Frank McAndrew — alie ward
Are you creepy? How would you know? What’s “creepy” as opposed to scary or eerie? We talk to the pioneer of this research, Serpopsychologist Dr. Frank McAndrew, a professor emeritus at Knox College. W...
www.alieward.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Serpopsychology(WHAT IS CREEPY?) 👻🤡
Dates that give you the willies, creepy clowns, haunted dolls, college goths, dark alleyways, evolutionary neurobio, what NOT to get Oprah, horror-comedy, phobia of balloons, flirty tips, and why you should replace your bathmat:
www.alieward.com/ologies/serp...
Dates that give you the willies, creepy clowns, haunted dolls, college goths, dark alleyways, evolutionary neurobio, what NOT to get Oprah, horror-comedy, phobia of balloons, flirty tips, and why you should replace your bathmat:
www.alieward.com/ologies/serp...
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“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
October 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM
“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
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You glow girl! ✨
At NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory, the secret to achieving a glowing-from-within look is our calibration screen.🔭 🧪
It's glamorous, we know 💅
🧵
At NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory, the secret to achieving a glowing-from-within look is our calibration screen.🔭 🧪
It's glamorous, we know 💅
🧵
October 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
You glow girl! ✨
At NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory, the secret to achieving a glowing-from-within look is our calibration screen.🔭 🧪
It's glamorous, we know 💅
🧵
At NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory, the secret to achieving a glowing-from-within look is our calibration screen.🔭 🧪
It's glamorous, we know 💅
🧵
in full agreement
Claude Sonnet 4.5 is pretty good. Never touch ChatGPT anymore. I also appreciate that Claude assumes you’re literate and doesn’t italicize and bullet point everything.
October 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
in full agreement
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To celebrate the approaching end of NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory's construction period, we're reminiscing through the eyes of some of our talented staff.
Join us for the #RubinConstructionArchives series, every Tuesday and Thursday on Youtube through November! 🔭 🧪
youtube.com/RubinObservatory
Join us for the #RubinConstructionArchives series, every Tuesday and Thursday on Youtube through November! 🔭 🧪
youtube.com/RubinObservatory
September 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
To celebrate the approaching end of NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory's construction period, we're reminiscing through the eyes of some of our talented staff.
Join us for the #RubinConstructionArchives series, every Tuesday and Thursday on Youtube through November! 🔭 🧪
youtube.com/RubinObservatory
Join us for the #RubinConstructionArchives series, every Tuesday and Thursday on Youtube through November! 🔭 🧪
youtube.com/RubinObservatory
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1. Bluesky doesn’t downrank links
2. You can choose your own algorithm from among thousands
3. The whole app is open source
This keeps it a free and open platform by design, leading to better click-throughs and traffic to your site.
We 💙 the open web.
2. You can choose your own algorithm from among thousands
3. The whole app is open source
This keeps it a free and open platform by design, leading to better click-throughs and traffic to your site.
We 💙 the open web.
September 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
1. Bluesky doesn’t downrank links
2. You can choose your own algorithm from among thousands
3. The whole app is open source
This keeps it a free and open platform by design, leading to better click-throughs and traffic to your site.
We 💙 the open web.
2. You can choose your own algorithm from among thousands
3. The whole app is open source
This keeps it a free and open platform by design, leading to better click-throughs and traffic to your site.
We 💙 the open web.
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Eat, sleep, slew ✨🔭 In astronomy, slewing is when a telescope rotates to a different patch of the sky.
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory's telescope mount is balanced and rigid, reducing vibrations and allowing the LSST Camera to be ready for its next image in only 5 seconds. 🔭🧪
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory's telescope mount is balanced and rigid, reducing vibrations and allowing the LSST Camera to be ready for its next image in only 5 seconds. 🔭🧪
September 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Eat, sleep, slew ✨🔭 In astronomy, slewing is when a telescope rotates to a different patch of the sky.
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory's telescope mount is balanced and rigid, reducing vibrations and allowing the LSST Camera to be ready for its next image in only 5 seconds. 🔭🧪
NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory's telescope mount is balanced and rigid, reducing vibrations and allowing the LSST Camera to be ready for its next image in only 5 seconds. 🔭🧪
I tend to forget social media is a thing for several weeks at a time then I get discouraged about the options until I remember bluesky exists 🦋 yay for bsky
September 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I tend to forget social media is a thing for several weeks at a time then I get discouraged about the options until I remember bluesky exists 🦋 yay for bsky