Mark Himsley
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Happy Saturn ring plane crossing day to all who celebrate.
It's #Saturn ring-plane crossing day! A once in a 13-15 yr event when Saturn's rings are edge on, as viewed from Earth, making them appear to disappear! I'm so infuriated that the Sun is in the way meaning no-one will see it! 😡 We'll just have to imagine it 😞
👇The last time it was seen in 1995. 🔭🧪
👇The last time it was seen in 1995. 🔭🧪
March 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Happy Saturn ring plane crossing day to all who celebrate.
Appalling way to treat your guest.
February 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Appalling way to treat your guest.
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"Three years on from the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the crowd that gathered in London was not just there to mourn but to demand action."
Report from today's Ukraine Solidarity protest, which we were proud to support.
Report from today's Ukraine Solidarity protest, which we were proud to support.
Thousands protest in London ahead of third anniversary of Ukraine war
Several Labour politicians spoke at the rally, including Emily Thornberry, who said Britain needed to stand "visibly and unwaveringly" with Ukraine.
news.sky.com
February 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
"Three years on from the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the crowd that gathered in London was not just there to mourn but to demand action."
Report from today's Ukraine Solidarity protest, which we were proud to support.
Report from today's Ukraine Solidarity protest, which we were proud to support.
UK voters, please sign the petition calling for a “National Commission on Electoral Reform” - I just did. actionstorm.org/petitions/nc...
Sign the Petition
National Commission on Electoral Reform
actionstorm.org
February 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
UK voters, please sign the petition calling for a “National Commission on Electoral Reform” - I just did. actionstorm.org/petitions/nc...
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President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
February 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
Moon with Mars immediately below (the tiny spec), captured from the centre of Sidmouth, Devon, UK this evening with Seestar S50.
February 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Moon with Mars immediately below (the tiny spec), captured from the centre of Sidmouth, Devon, UK this evening with Seestar S50.
M42 Orion nebula, captured with Seestar S50 this evening from the centre of Sidmouth, Devon, UK. Stacked in Seestar, then cropped and levels adjusted in Android Photos app.
February 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
M42 Orion nebula, captured with Seestar S50 this evening from the centre of Sidmouth, Devon, UK. Stacked in Seestar, then cropped and levels adjusted in Android Photos app.
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Look at those big negative bars – "the UK economy" is rightly one of the biggest, as well as the cost of living.
People get it. It's the politicians who are slow on the uptake.
People get it. It's the politicians who are slow on the uptake.
Five years on, few Britons think Brexit has been good for anything
% saying Brexit has had a positive impact on...
Control the UK has over its laws: 31%
UK's ability to respond to COVID-19: 23%
UK's level of international trade: 11%
NHS: 6%
Full list in chart 👇
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
% saying Brexit has had a positive impact on...
Control the UK has over its laws: 31%
UK's ability to respond to COVID-19: 23%
UK's level of international trade: 11%
NHS: 6%
Full list in chart 👇
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
January 31, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Look at those big negative bars – "the UK economy" is rightly one of the biggest, as well as the cost of living.
People get it. It's the politicians who are slow on the uptake.
People get it. It's the politicians who are slow on the uptake.
So glad I can still spot 'flash fields' at my age. Well done 'Unspun World', you win the prize this week.
January 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
So glad I can still spot 'flash fields' at my age. Well done 'Unspun World', you win the prize this week.
This is the type of newspaper article I like.
The food filter: who makes the best crunchy peanut butter?
The food filter: who makes the best crunchy peanut butter?
From Whole Earth and Meridian to supermarket staples, which is the best crunchy peanut butter, and how much do you really need to spend on it?
* The best tinned tomatoes
I came late to the peanut butter party, and my mum remains convinced that it’s…
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This is the type of newspaper article I like.
I wonder: if I say that I believe Liz Truss crashed economy, will she threaten legal action against me?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Liz Truss legal threat to Starmer over claim she crashed economy
No 10 insists millions of people share Sir Keir's view of the Truss government's economic record.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I wonder: if I say that I believe Liz Truss crashed economy, will she threaten legal action against me?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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If you've not just watched 'Wham! Last Christmas Unwrapped' on BBC Two do make sure you watch it on BBC iPlayer. Brilliant doc.
December 14, 2024 at 9:29 PM
If you've not just watched 'Wham! Last Christmas Unwrapped' on BBC Two do make sure you watch it on BBC iPlayer. Brilliant doc.
Very good item from BBC Verify describing how mistruths and misinformation spreads across some social media outlets.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why has new additive Bovaer prompted people to throw Arla milk away?
The new additive aims to cut down on methane emissions from cows, but some have raised safety concerns.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Very good item from BBC Verify describing how mistruths and misinformation spreads across some social media outlets.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well hello White City, haven't seen you in a while.
November 26, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Well hello White City, haven't seen you in a while.
Telling people they are being shitty needs to happen more.
I don't know, have you ever just tried maybe, not being shitty? 🤷♂️
November 25, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Telling people they are being shitty needs to happen more.
@hankgreen.bsky.social explains the similarities between several media revolutions, in his usual engaging and well researched way. Well worth investing your time to watch.
This is one of those videos that you could work on forever, but suddenly it felt very important to make it, so I finally did: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Pn...
Populism, Media Revolutions, and Our Terrible Moment
YouTube video by vlogbrothers
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2024 at 9:55 AM
@hankgreen.bsky.social explains the similarities between several media revolutions, in his usual engaging and well researched way. Well worth investing your time to watch.
Thanks for having me, Glasgow.
November 22, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Thanks for having me, Glasgow.
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A troll’s only purpose in life is to troll you. Your anger is like oxygen to them.
When you take that away from them, they shrivel up and die.
What’s up, Bluesky! 👋
When you take that away from them, they shrivel up and die.
What’s up, Bluesky! 👋
November 20, 2024 at 2:22 AM
A troll’s only purpose in life is to troll you. Your anger is like oxygen to them.
When you take that away from them, they shrivel up and die.
What’s up, Bluesky! 👋
When you take that away from them, they shrivel up and die.
What’s up, Bluesky! 👋
I wonder how well 360° pictures work on BlueSky...
November 16, 2024 at 3:19 PM
I wonder how well 360° pictures work on BlueSky...
Last night's moon was huge and bright, casting bright shadows, but it stopped most other observing as the sky was so bright.
November 16, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Last night's moon was huge and bright, casting bright shadows, but it stopped most other observing as the sky was so bright.