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Jarita Holbrook

@astroholbrook.bsky.social
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Indigenous/Cultural Astronomy, Science & Technology Studies, Documentary Filmmaker

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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
University college at Durham university is a castle! This view isn’t available to outsiders - residents and college members only.
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
My review of Chris Cannon’s book on Northern Dene astronomy in now on H-Net: www.h-net.org/reviews/show.... “In the Footsteps of the Traveller” @hnetreviews.bsky.social @stis-uoe.bsky.social @aas.org @royalastrosoc.bsky.social
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H-Net Reviews
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
I did a podcast interview for the SciCom group in Perth, Australia, almost 2 years ago. It was released recently. Episode 2.6. thescicommcollective.com/podcast/epis... @icrar.bsky.social
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Episode 2.6: Exploring the Importance of Indigeneity with Dr Jarita Holbrook - The Scicomm Collective
“When I go into those two different communities, I have to introduce myself differently.” – Dr Jarita Holbrook
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I’m hosting @dallascampbell.bsky.social this Saturday 11 April 2026, at the National Museum Scotland, 6 pm. Talking about new book: Space Journal. More: www.edinburghscience.co.uk/event/space-...
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Giant’s Gravestones A5093, Millom LA18. #StandingStoneSunday
Two standing stones with a hill in the background.
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Social science paid PhD possibility deadline March 24 focus Black British and health www.sgsss.ac.uk/studentship/...
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Immune memory: How can Black Caribbean historical narratives inform understandings of low vaccine uptake across the lifecourse? - Scottish Graduate School of Social Science
Routine childhood vaccination coverage in England has been declining since 2013, but the burden of disease risk is not evenly distributed across the population and is particularly acute among undervac...
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Dr. Divya (🔔 logged out) @divyampersaud.com · 05/03/2026
Small ask, huge impact: this initiative is partnered with psychologists from Gaza to bring six days of therapy & more to Palestinian kids formerly in occupation detention. Click through for details, a media kit, AND impact levels to show how you can help! chuffed.org/project/hmg
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Heal Minds Gaza: empowering Palestinian children who were in detention
Palestinian children in Israeli occupation prisons face severe psychological violence that deeply impacts their sense of safety, identity, and community after their detention. The Heal Minds Gaza…
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
As I’m trying to process the news of war, a bright spot is Ethiopian restaurant Muna’s in Edinburgh.
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
A new Culture & Cosmos article from me: “What? Who? Why? Stellify” doi.org/10.46472/CC..... Like Celestial Women of Africa, I am thinking about stellification more generally.
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Steve McCluskey @stevemccluskey.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Thanks. The BBC has an earlier – and more detailed – account. www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
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A long-lost city found in the Americas
Archaeologist Ivan Šprajc has spent nearly 30 years uncovering long-lost cities buried deep in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. His latest discovery is capturing the world's attention.
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Wow! Archeologist and Cultural Astronomer Ivan Šprajc has confirmed the location of a new Mayan city ruin ‘Ocomtún’. See Popular Mechanics article: www.popularmechanics.com/science/arch...
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Scientists Discovered a Complex Maya City Buried Deep in the Jungle
The ancient town comes with pyramids, buildings, stone columns, and a ball field.
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 25/11/2025
Fletcher fought for greater recognition of one of the deadliest incidents of race violence in US history.
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Viola Ford Fletcher, survivor of 1921 Tulsa Massacre, dies age 111
Fletcher fought for greater recognition of one of the deadliest incidents of race violence in US history.
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Hey @geowalks.scot! Don’t forget to share our new geology of Scotland episode. Here is the trailer: youtu.be/wkhi3n1nMtQ #blackingeo #sheisnotlost #deeptime
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Science Tourist Geology Episode Trailer
YouTube video by Science Tourist
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Ready for speaking Nov 4! If you are in Edinburgh it is an in person free event: www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-...
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Exploring Futurisms - Mini Symposium
Symposium exploring key issues facing us today: the climate crisis, the rise of artificial intelligence, and the future of reproduction.
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
@ryherman.bsky.social tickets on eventbrite. Exploring Futurisms Mini Symposium Tue, 4 Nov 2025 09:00 - 13:00 Royal Society Edinburgh 11:30- 12:20 PANEL Exploring Planetary Futures Dr Jarita Holbrook Exploring [AFRO]Futurisms Dr Ita Jansen The Making of Indigenous Futurist film Ñuuyii (Earth)
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
The Edinburgh International Festival brings some amazing artists to town. I was honored to meet #johndouglasthompson while waiting in line for a play. He was really gracious considering how famous he is. He told me that there were taxis around town with his face on them. Sure enough!
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Where sits Cultural Astronomy? The name of my talk on Aug 21, 4 pm PST. #ASPmeeting. You must be registered to see the talk.
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
A few crowd shots from Oxford XIII Indigenous Astronomy in the Space Age. Profs, students and postdocs.
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
We are midweek for the largest Cultural Astronomy conference in the world: Oxford 13 in Melbourne. I’m the current president, Clive is a former president. We are flanked by Isaac Warbrick & Jade Kameta.
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Join us in another 3 years. We don’t know the location yet.
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
In 2006, I organized my first international conference on cultural astronomy at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, coincident with the total solar eclipse.
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Tomorrow there are watch parties all over the world to see the Rubin Observatory’s first public release of images. You can find one near you: rubinobservatory.org/news/rubin-f.... Here in Edinburgh, start time is 3 pm ish, with the images flowing later. @blackinastro.bsky.social, @lsstuk.bsky.social
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Rubin First Look Watch Parties | Rubin Observatory
Our First Look at imagery from Rubin Observatory is nearly here — learn about how to host or attend a Rubin First Look Watch Party and join in the global celebration
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Rubin LSST:UK @lsstuk.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Want to set eyes on the @vrubinobs.bsky.social First Look images in good company? There are public Watch Parties taking place around the UK and all over the world. Check out your nearest event rubinobservatory.org/news/rubin-f... 🔭
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Rubin First Look Watch Parties | Rubin Observatory
Our First Look at imagery from Rubin Observatory is nearly here — learn about how to host or attend a Rubin First Look Watch Party and join in the global celebration
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 20/06/2025
UCU members at @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social are striking today over University of Edinburgh plans to make £140million in cuts and threaten jobs We're fighting against these reckless proposals Share to show your support ✊
UCU members on Edinburgh picket lineNo More Cuts written in chalkUCU members on Edinburgh picket line
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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
🚀 Celebrating 5 years of #BlackInAstro! We continue to uplift, connect & advocate for Black voices across astronomy & space-related fields 🌍✨ Read how we’re expanding community, opportunity, and impact 👇 #BlackSpaceWeek #EquityInSTEM 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Screenshot of a Nature Astronomy article titled “Empowering voices and building bridges across the space community with Black In Astro.” The article discusses the origins and growth of Black In Astro, a grassroots organization supporting Black individuals in astronomy and space-related fields. It highlights the group’s mission to celebrate, connect, and uplift the Black space community, particularly early-career researchers. The article also features the upcoming Black Space Week 2025 and emphasizes the importance of visibility, mentorship, and interdisciplinary engagement across STEM and beyond.
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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
🎨✨ Show off your space-themed creativity! Enter the #BlackSpaceWeek2025 Astro Art Competition (no AI art). 🌌 🗓️ Opens June 15 at 9 AM ET. Submit your artwork here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 🏆 Prizes include custom art & more!
Graphic promoting the #BlackSpaceWeek2025 Astro Art Competition. It invites submissions of original space-themed art or astrophotography (no AI-generated art) via a Google form on blackinastro.com. The competition opens June 15, 2025, at 9 AM ET. Prizes include: 1st place – a custom bowl by Amy Rae Hill, 2nd place – a framed print of Dare by Laci Brock, and 3rd place – a STARtorialist gift card. The background features a starry space design with images of prizes in circular panels.
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Dr. Caprice Phillips @capricephillips.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
On this fine #Juneteenth and #BlackSpaceWeek, let me (re)introduce myself! I'm officially Dr. Caprice Phillips. I'm the current vice president of @blackinastro.bsky.social and incoming Hubble Sagan fellow to UCSC. I study brown dwarfs and love them! #BSW2025
Caprice in front of a white board that reads - Congratulations Dr. PhillipsCaprice standing in front of project presenting her dissertation work.Childhood photo of a young Caprice that says Your A+ Angel
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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
✨ New #BlackSpaceWeek feature! Get to know Phoenix‑Avery Sarian, a rising senior from Ohio State whose journey in astronomy is powered by strong support systems and community 💫 Dive into their inspiring story now on Astrobites 👉 astrobites.org/2025/06/18/b...
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#BlackInAstro Experiences: Phoenix-Avery Sarian
In today's #BlackInAstro Experiences post, we sit down with Phoenix-Avery Sarian from The Ohio State University to talk about her experiences as an astronomer so far.
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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
🚀 New #BlackSpaceWeek feature! Join us in celebrating ‘Weaving the Universe Together’ with an inspiring interview of incoming grad student Logan White, sharing their #BlackInAstro journey and aspirations. ✨ Read now on Astrobites! astrobites.org/2025/06/18/b...
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#BlackInAstro Experiences: Logan White
As part of Black Space Week 2025, we interview incoming graduate student Logan White!
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Watching the Jada Cheek #BlackinAstro event online. So exciting! @blackinastro.bsky.social
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Those of you who’ve joined us on the Black Suns Journey, Thank You! Now it is on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhU-.... We still want to know if you use it in your K12/Uni classes to inspire folks to consider STEM careers, so like & leave a comment on the YouTube page. @blackinastro.bsky.social
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Black Suns: An Astrophysics Adventure
YouTube video by WisdomInMotionKZP
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Royal Astronomical Society @royalastrosoc.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
🚨 Reminder 🚨 If you haven't already done so, today is the last chance to submit applications for the Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship. Find out more at: herschelsociety.org.uk/caroline-her...
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Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship – Herschel Society
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
It is time to nominate individuals for the ISAAC prizes. The deadline has been extended to May 15, 2025. You have to be an ISAAC member to apply, no problem we just voted in a bunch of new members. International Society for Archaeoastronomy and Astronomy in Culture: www.archaeoastronomy.org/prizes
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PRIZES | Isaac
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Postdoc Fellowship applications for Gender.ED are due April 25th! @iashedinburgh.bsky.social @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social @4sweb.bsky.social www.gender.ed.ac.uk/opportunitie...
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Fellowships | GENDER.ED
GENDER.ED is a cross-University hub for gender and sexualities studies from an interdisciplinary perspective
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
One of my colleagues is exploring the online teaching space to further Cultural Astronomy, Archaeoastronomy, Skyscape Archaeology. If you are interested (and in ethnoastronomy, too!) take a minute to fill out this survey: forms.gle/GwxnQeuoEw4x...
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Archaeoastronomy/Skyscape Archaeology Courses Survey 2025
This survey is aimed at people who would be interested in taking an archaeoastronomy/skyscape archaeology course in the near future. We are trying to understand what people are seeking so that we dev...
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Partial solar eclipse March 2025. The view from Edinburgh: yup clouds…
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
My work on imposter phenomena @drclarabarker.bsky.social blogs.ed.ac.uk/astromoves/2... lovely to chat with you!
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ASTROMOVES Impostor Phenomenon Film – ASTROMOVES: Studying Astrophysicists' Careers and other Cultural Astronomy Topics
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Today began with sad news of the passing of Sandra Harding (UCLA). Dr Harding was part of my learning journey in STS while I was a postdoc at UCLA. Everyone should read at least one of her articles to honour her .
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
The International Astronomical Union’s Women in Astronomy Working Group is celebrating Women’s Day with a 2 hour seminar "Gender Disparity in Astronomy: A Consequence of the Leaky Pipeline Effect and Possible Measures." Free - Online - Register here: forms.gle/iCmgWjBh8U42....
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IAU WiA Seminar series -International Women's Day- 7th Mar25, Friday (Registration Form)
In celebration of International Women's Day, the IAU Women in Astronomy Working Group is thrilled to announce the event: "Gender Disparity in Astronomy: A Consequence of the Leaky Pipeline Effect and ...
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
European Society for Astronomy in Culture (SEAC) Conference 2025 will be in August in Hamburg, Germany. Topic is astronomical instruments. Abstracts are due March 31st. I will submit, but off - topic. www.fhsev.de/Wolfschmidt/...
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helenasweden.bsky.social @helenasweden.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Apply! www.mpg.de/en/max-planc...
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Max Planck Postdoc Program
Launching in April 2025, the Max Planck Postdoc Program features structured application calls and a comprehensive support system for researchers.
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Bylines Scotland @bylines.scot · 11/02/2025
"Gender bias in the workplace can be particularly evident in STEM disciplines where systemic biases and barriers impact the career progression of women and often lead to a lack of retention of qualified women within organisations and research institutions." #WomenInSTEM
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Women in Science – a work in progress - Bylines Scotland
On The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, equality and inclusivity are still works in progress
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Roger Freedman @rogerfreedman.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
For #BlackHistoryMonth, let us celebrate the ongoing life and accomplishments of Deborah Jackson, the first African American woman to receive a physics PhD at Stanford, an expert in photonics, a contributor to missions to Mars and Saturn, and more! 🎢🧪⚛️ #WomenInSTEM en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah...
Photos of physicists Deborah J. Jackson
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Celebrate women and girls in STEM today! Maintaining a research career as well as promoting junior scientists has been a rewarding challenge. I’m always looking at the sky and how humans bring the sky to Earth. #culturalastronomy #indigenousastronomy #blackinastro.
Mural at Kona airport of Hawaiian elders with the moon and Dr Holbrook.
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Goodbye #aas245 #nationalharbor. Delightful running into old friends like Xiaohui Fan who co-funded Hubble’s Diverse Universe. If you want to screen this film in your class, let me know.
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Sean Carroll @seanmcarroll.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
The Santa Fe Institute @sfiscience.bsky.social is looking for new faculty members! Surely one of the best gigs in the world. santafe.edu/about/jobs/r...
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SFI seeks applications for full-time, 12-month resident faculty positions at all academic levels.
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Astrobites @astrobites.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
From Sahil Hegde @sahilhegde.bsky.social : In the leadup to AAS 245, we asked the AAS diversity committees what they’ve been up to for the past year! #AAS245 🔭✨ @aasoffice.bsky.social @aascsma.bsky.social astrobites.org/2025/01/05/2...
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AAS Diversity Committee Wrapped 2024 - astrobites
In the leadup to AAS 245, we asked the AAS diversity committees what they’ve been up to for the past year!
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Jarita Holbrook @astroholbrook.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
I shot a herd of 3 hairy coos - two separate days of shooting and this pic was the best. #scotland #argyll #melforthotel #hairycoos
A hairy coo that is black standing in a field. A type of oxen found only in Scotland.
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Astronomical Society of Edinburgh @astronomyedinburgh.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
If you ever wondered what satellite pollution does for astronomy, take a look at this. We tracked comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann for almost 1 hour last night and this is a stack of all the images 😪🔭
Image of fuzzy comet 29P in the centre with stars and many lines cris-crossing the image from satellites
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