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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Decided to confuse my #AI aided mobile phone by taking 4 different photos of the #Moon! 1. Through normal non polarized sunglasses 2. Through polarized sunglasses 3. Reflected off windowsill through polarized sunglasses rotated at 90 degrees 4. Reflected off magnifying mirror

A mobile phone photo of the Moon & some clouds but through none polarized sunglasses

A mobile phone photo of the Moon & some clouds below it but through polarized sunglasses but not rotated at 90 degrees

A mobile phone photo of the Moon reflected off a windowsill but through polarized sunglasses rotated at 90 degrees

Mobile phone photo of a small concave close up mirror reflecting the Moon! Resulted in no pinpoint light seen with naked eye.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Glowing Glorious Glimpse It only lasted a few minutes! The Sun had already set but its after effect lingered long enough to create another warm glow inside my house. It was as if the light took a 2nd chance by reflecting off #cloud, to remind me of nature's glorious twilight.

A photo of the sky showing various warm hues & other colours, all reflecting light from clouds after the setting Sun, from the outside of an upstairs window.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Imagine That! The square root of minus one, written as √(−1), is an imaginary number. At 1st it seems surreal to combine i with a real number in order to form the origins of the complex number, but for e.g. in electrical engineering, it's a quirk of real #mathematical nature.

An older version of AI I used to illustrate a complex number.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I might wanna work on my writing skills.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's 7.03 & there's rain. Now the thing is, it's making me feel like winter (before winter has arrived( which is ok to a certain extent but the sky has a type of muddy look about it with pink overtones (not that I'm averse to pink or anything) but imagine if it wS sudd endlyn just green, or purple?

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Moon Over Trees The Moon can be seen just above trees from my garden, with a warm glow & in slight cloud haze. So, not easily seen from this mobile phone photo, there's also a much warmer halo around it. I can also hear the last of the day's bird whistling in a nearby garden.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The evening is getting ready for the stars. No photo, you'll have to use your imagination for a change! I'm just admiring the clear twilight #sky now. It's a beautiful aqua colour near the horizon from the last of the setting Sun, then looking higher up, a deep sea blue hue...

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

You'd be superb presenting the Christmas Lectures. You are a scientist. For its audience, a school science teacher has just as much effective & proven communication skills in science as a University professor & in fact probably more so if they've written good books & have great attitude to it all...

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Royal Observatory Greenwich online team have moved to other platforms & left their 1st platform (reference my screenshot). I checked to see if they were here on Bluesky but I can't find them. I was replying to Peter just now & mentioned them linked. It seems they're on Instagram & YouTube now.

Screenshot of my posts to & about the Royal Greenwich Observatory today.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I've got book, 'Quantum: A Guide for the Perplexed' by Professor Al-Khalili, or if I can call him Jim! & it's very good. Great he's to do the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures this yr. Because he's qualified in the hard sciences of physics & mathematics he has authority to communicate science.

A pic of a cover of a book I have by Professor Jim Al-Khalili called, I've got book, 'Quantum: A Guide for the Perplexed'.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

If you're new here, this post linked, is just a sample of the projects I do online, in particular science writing & theorising. I started science writing when my website went live in Dec 1999 but had an interest in science many yrs before that -I may have mentioned, since age 6.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Sir Professor Roger Penrose is my favourite scientist. This is a link to a post I did, which is a bit about him & part of a thread (of a few threads) I wrote about mathematicalphysics which references his books I have, & his thinking behind his theory making. He's an expert on #mathematicalphysics

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I would be Carrie, if it was the actor & Peter I like (obviously back then!) refer to my screenshot. Refer to my original post about this in the 1st link here -> bsky.app/profile/clai... However, the fair hair & glasses of that actor then, are a plus but hair isn't a must & neither are glasses...

Screenshot of my post a while ago that's about a British TV series called 'A Very Peculiar Practice' with lead actor Peter Davison (who also starred as Dr Who) & my admiration for his acting & looks (if I'm allowed to say)

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

"...it's just what happens when you push steadily along in 1 direction. Everything is nice & logical, then suddenly, the whole thing flips inside out!" From 'A Very Peculiar Practice' Series 1: 7. Catastrophe #Theory www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #mathematics #university #education

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hidden Worlds Unlike astronomy, the science of electrical engineering isn't visually obvious. An e.g. is electromagnetic waves require a skill of the imagination to visualise. Surprisingly, #electricity is often unseen but simple experiments can evoke much awe as shown in this old photo of a bolt.

A photo of a pg showing an electricity bolt as a 'colour plate' taken from my 1st book I read age 6 called, 'The Wonder Book of Science'.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

So there were no excuses. During childhood this creates resilience later in life, whether mental or physical. Although this thread I wrote is a bit off topic, science proves cold, hardship & being exposed to tough challenges earlier means being better prepared for any eventuality later in life.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This is something I've done all my life. My parents divorced in the mid 1970s, so not being well off meant I rarely ate fatty, processed foods nor desserts & sweets, so nothing new to me. We also had no car, so my best friend & I walked to school every day & in winter. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

1st photo is unedited using my mobile phone. 2nd is edited version of what I saw at 4.30am this morning of Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). Colours were more saturated by naked eye, so I illustrated contrasts between greens on the right & reds on the left in the 2nd version.

This is my mobile phone interpretation of the sky but not showing the full colour contrasts

Edited to show colours I saw with naked eye but they were even stronger than this.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A good example of over interpretation by AI? news.sky.com/story/drone-...

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I love nature I've just seen a dragonfly! It was in flight like the butterflies I refer to in my post linked here, so no photo but what a beautiful insect to spot, even if it's only to experience it flying around for a few seconds. I saw it from above from an open back window.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

In the link to my thread on this, I mention mathematics & psychology & in part put together their practical use is amplified, so an e.g. Game Theory. Obviously on their own, they're also useful & both applicable to other subject areas & not just in science. Context is key here..

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Glorious #Sunshine day today! I was sat in my garden earlier & noticed a few insects of 3 butterflies, 1 white & 2 brown in colour. I couldn't take a photo of them because they didn't stop on a leaf but they're around (I've a pear tree) ready to get drunk on my fermented pears!

A photo of trees & blue sky from my garden

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Close Encounters of the Car/Van/Caravan Kind www.shetlandwebcams.com/eshaness-lig...

Screenshot of live a Shetlands webcam showing a car or van break light &/or headlight whilst parking at a beauty spot with mountains in the distance, next to a lighthouse over looking the sea with stars above in the twilight sky.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It was such a brilliant music track that they could get away with a really rubbish video backdrop, so much so, that they tried the most ridiculously rubbish 1 just to prove the song could stand up for itself & it worked. Apart from that, I think Robin looks superb. #BeeGees youtu.be/fNFzfwLM72c?...

Screenshot of Bee Gees video Stayin' Alive showing Maurice, Barry & Robin

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This is refering to real jobs in industry straight after University & what I suggest quoted in post below I wrote a while ago It's not saying other subjects aren't good but in order for science & technology to be useful, these are the most valuable & practical subjects to study.

Screenshot of title for article on news about what degrees offer most value to nation.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I didn't observe Arcturus during the day in summer this yr but in August 1 early evening, I captured it here on my mobile phone. It was in-between, but scientifically it was behind clouds at the time & as the warm street light bounced back from them, their hues matched the star!

A photo of the star Arcturus from my garden, using my mobile phone.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I've just read this news article & saved the pic to mobile as seen this display loads of times & love it. I go round the Illuminations at least once a yr, if not on occasion twice(drive back other way). I'm just a big kid really... @profdanny.bsky.social www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/major-a...

Blackpool Illuminations showing Dr Who tardis & 2 Daleks with an illuminated tram below.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Update part 2 lol! Due to severe fatigue,I may have posted this post(linked) thinking I hadn't explained it before(it's odd looking at ot now as I've said it in a slightly different way). I'm not sure why I subject up apart from picking a random thread I wrote a while ago. bsky.app/profile/clai...

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Life Goes V Slow When You're Not Having Fun lol Off topic temporary post Spent a wk getting over a chest infection.Felt slightly better 2day. But just fallen flat on my face,tripped over a bag upstairs. It's effected my blood sugar & oddly, muscle strength I shall rest more!

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I'm a big fan on Vangelis. This track also as Jon & Vangelis, was a classic. I was only 12 in 1982 shown in that video so this track was lingering in the background of that era around then as my interest in Vangelis increased more after I left school & then in the early 90s onwards. Iconic music...

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

If you're new here I post often as threads, which include my own theories, that are usually general about all sorts of science 🌌 & maths ⚛️ facts. E.g from partial Lunar Eclipse diagrams, to partial fractions & topics on education as part(ial😁) of my tutoring experience.

$Partial fraction decomposition mathematics but my very condensed version!$ $Partial fraction decomposition mathematics but my very condensed version & some justification for why it's condensed.$ My header but saying in bright pink, 'roughly worked out theorising' instead of my profile introduction list which is also seen from my pinned post.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This is a way forward to save astronomy science at Jodrell Bank. The value it has produced isn't matched anywhere else so should be a protected asset. Let's hope it's saved! www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...

researchprofessionalnews.com

Jodrell Bank reprieve fuels hopes of STFC cuts rethink - Research Professional News

Experts urge Burnham government to scrutinise wider decisions on Science and Technology Facilities Council funding

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I live in a town & near a coast but if I could afford it, I'd live in a (not massive) but large detached house with big gardens on the edge of a small village, but if I had millions, then I'd live in a Scottish Castle on a pinnacle only accessible by 1 road like Dunnottar (it's actually a ruin)...

A screenshot of a photo of Scottish Castle Dunnottar.

A screenshot of a longer version of my post here that says: I like scientific futuristic tech but also no internet in remote areas of the world would be good. Even though travel afar always appears superb (but expensive), I like my home comforts (got all I need locally, coast, sea, nature reserves, country mins away). I live in a town but if I could afford it, I'd live in a (not massive) but large detached house with big gardens on the edge of a small village, not too remote that it'd be too isolating but next to countryside/nature & a few neighbours dotted about the area for security. Also darker skies for astronomy! But if I had millions, then I'd live in a Scottish Castle on a pinnacle only accessible by 1 road like Dunnottar (it's actually a ruin, so it'd have to be rebuilt!), with sea views at front & mountains at back. I'd have wooden panelled walls, stone fireplaces & a proper library! (& an observatory!)

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What?! Surely only on a geodesic? #Mathematics www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/2650190...

A screenshot of heading for an article saying Lytham St Annes is between Manchester and Liverpool

My take in where Lytham St Annes would be in relation to Manchester & Liverpool (on a geodesic).

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We all look at the same Moon A mobile phone photo taken at 5am the other morning whilst I was looking out of an upstairs window, of the Moon on the upper right & its light reflecting off clouds below. #Moonlight

A mobile phone photo taken at 5am the other morning whilst I was looking out of an upstairs window, of the Moon on the upper right & its light reflecting off clouds below.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Hi Brian Good art I've some friends who live in Salford Manchester but I've not visited them for yrs so hope to again when I know my old car is up to me driving it that far(I used to drive around Lancashire to Colleges when I was a tutor). Jodrell Bank is another reason & could do both same time.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Superb analysis of his method of teaching & learning (Math Files - other platform) Here's a short thread I wrote about general thoughts on what I think he'd assume about science & mathematics in the world today. My 1st post was a bit off topic but the enigmatic photo of him, inspired me even more!

A screenshot of Math Files's post from other platform, about Richard Feynman's experience of students being surprised by an area of mathematics that they didn't fully understand which involved using a French Curve, a special type of ruler created by a mathematician, to illustrate it. I've had this instrument myself since the 1980s.

A screenshot of my post about Richard Feynman & a photo of him posing looking handsome!

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A start would be put your (not you Mr Greene! -ref other platform) mobile away or at least face down on a table pref on silent mode, before listening to someone so giving someone your full attention. E.g When I go out for a meal, I have my mobile in my handbag but often other diners are using them.

A screenshot of my reply to superb American Author & thinker, Robert Greene & his post where he writes, "Master the art of listening to someone deeply."

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

What's the 1st thing you think when solving a problem?

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I was too tired to watch the Moon this morning & it was cloudy here anyway but I drew this quick diagram of the Partial #Lunar Eclipse from 2015, instead of using a telescope capture it. Here's my Partial Solar Eclipse thread I'm still writing(I've a few more posts to+ yet) bsky.app/profile/clai...

My diagram of 2015 Partial Lunar Eclipse.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I'll go back to posting on topic subjects mentioned in my profile & pinned info once again (I occasionally post off topics if there's a good reason). I've got a few posts & 1s to + to threads I've already done, lined up anyway. It just means finding the links, or addresses of them before as usual.

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Claire C ζ(s)mith @clairecsmith.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Off topic post I've just replied(screenshot of my posts but refer to 1st) on other platform to a scientist who possibly has same heart condition as me altho mine is inherited so might be slightly different reasons for cause Also good scientific reason I look after my health(I don't smoke or drink)

Screenshot of some posts I've done about my inherited heart condition

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