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Bob Riddle

@currentsky.bsky.social
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Retired Teacher (Earth Science/Planetarium Director-43 yrs.). Former Column Editor Scope on the Skies, Science Scope Magazine (NSTA). NASA Volunteer Educator Since 1985: Cassini Fellow; ISTP; SSEP;SSA. Day or night photography

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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
My newest essay, this time it's about galaxies. starwalk.substack.com/p/galaxies
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Galaxies
On one of these cool, clear spring evenings, go outside and look toward the south.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Look up! It's World Space Week www.worldspaceweek.org
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It would seem that I am on an early riser thing!
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Here's the Part 2 of my essays about clouds, this time it's clouds in space. starwalk.substack.com/p/clouds-in-...
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Clouds in Space
Say, doesn’t that nebula look like a Horse head?!
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What's up in the skies of October. starwalk.substack.com/p/que-tal-in...
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Qué tal in the Current Skies of October 2026
What’s up this month?
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
As much as I shout at clouds when I'm trying to do some Astronomy, I find them fascinating. So here's my latest essay about clouds, part 1. starwalk.substack.com/p/castles-in...
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Castles in the Sky
Say, doesn’t that look like Elvis in the Danish Pastry?!
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Maybe one last look at a spring thing. "Follow the arc to Arcturus." But no "speed to Spica."
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This coming Tuesday, 9/22, is the September Equinox. What makes this day special? starwalk.substack.com/p/the-septem...
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The September Equinox 2026
Just another day, all things being equal.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Waxing crescent Moon conjunction with the star Antares in Scorpius.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
What are variable stars? Learn about these types of stars in my latest Substack essay. starwalk.substack.com/p/about-vari...
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About Variable Stars
They Vary, that’s Why!
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Star Light, Star Bright... Read about star brightness and how it's measured. starwalk.substack.com/p/star-light...
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Star Light, Star Bright
I wish I may wish this wish tonight!
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Waning crescent Moon and Jupiter this morning.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Beam me up Scotty! www.startrek.com/news/star-tr...
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
A No work Monday (for some of us!) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_Day
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Hey Early Risers, here’s an opportunity to learn 6 Northern Hemisphere winter constellations that form an easily recognized pattern known as the “Winter Hexagon” or “Winter Circle.” Adding to the scene are the bright Jupiter and Sirius as they rise together.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
What's up this month? Find out with Qué tal in the Current Skies of September 2026 starwalk.substack.com/p/que-tal-in...
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Qué tal in the Current Skies of September 2026
What's up this month?
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
My latest Substack essay, this time following my previous essay about star naming. starwalk.substack.com/p/aunt-nans-...
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Aunt Nan's Star
We went outside after dinner with Uncle Ron to see his most unusual surprise birthday present for Aunt Nan.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Tomorrow is the day!
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NASA Sets Coverage for Roman Space Telescope Launch from Florida - NASA
Coverage plans are ready for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope prelaunch and launch activities. Roman is NASA’s next-generation observatory designed to
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Around 11pm with clear skies and toward mid-eclipse thin cirrus clouds started moving in. It was late so I crashed!
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
My latest Substack essay. starwalk.substack.com/p/whats-in-a...
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What's in a Name?
Naming a Star – Buyer Beware!
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A few day with the waxing crescent Moon.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
My latest Substack essay about nodes and the upcoming partial lunar eclipse. starwalk.substack.com/p/a-tale-of-...
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A Tale of Two Nodes
Eclipses: A Meeting at the Nodes
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
The waxing crescent Moon in conjunction with Venus.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Those were the days my friends! www.woodstockstory.com/woodstock-1969
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
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Get a Charge from Your Soap?
Ivory Snow- A new Energy Source!
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
My kind of day! National Relaxation Day nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations...
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
It's International Cat Day. A purr-fect day for our feline friends. cattree.uk/internationa...
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
It's always 5 o'clock somewhere!
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The waning gibbous Mon rising with the planet Saturn this evening.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Voting is a basic civic responsibility so please get out and vote. The future of Democracy depends on it.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Remember to do your civic responsibility and vote.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Get out and vote!!
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
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The Crew Looks Skyward for the 2026 Perseids
Heidi, Monty, and Sam and Kallie learn about the annual Perseid Meteor Shower
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Two interactive guides for the Perseid Meteor From the website: "Camera and phone settings for the Perseids, plus how to plan the moonless 2026 peak on August 12-13. Settings, composites, and honest phone expectations." skiesandscopes.com/how-to-photo... www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/me...
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How to Photograph the Perseids Meteor Shower (2026) — Skies & Scopes
Camera and phone settings for the Perseids, plus how to plan the moonless 2026 peak on August 12-13. Settings, composites, and honest phone expectations.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
It's raining today, we are all inside and we have 4 underfoot and restless critters. So, here's a little cheer-up from the Crew.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The August Skies is now available.
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Qué tal in the Current Skies of August
What's up in the skies of August?
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
It's summer (Northern Hemisphere) and the Summer Triangle asterism is rising into view. When the Moon has moved past this area you might be able to see the Milky Way stretching across the Triangle.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Say no more! cassiuslife.com/1407061/nati...
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Here's my latest Substack post. This time about the Earth motion of precession. starwalk.substack.com/p/precession...
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Precession - A Shifty Motion
or, As the World Turns.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Join the Crew as they celebrate International Moon Day and the first Moon landing - Apollo 11. internationalmoonday.org (My apologies for not having the astronauts wearing a helmet. Could not convince my AI to put a helmet on the astronauts.)
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The waxing crescent Moon near the blue-white star Spica in the constellation Virgo the Harvest Maiden.
The waxing crescent Moon near the blue-white star Spica in the constellation Virgo the Harvest Maiden.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
"Who do you think will win?" asked Monty. "A equipe com a maior pontuação!!" replied Sam. Meanwhile Kallie found some string.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
"We're still friends?" asks Monty, "Right?" "Oui, bien sûr, nous sommes toujours amis!" replies Sam.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
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Hey Gemini, WTF??
Trust but Verify!!
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Follow the Arc! starwalk.substack.com/p/follow-the...
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Follow the Arc!
Better yet, speed to Spica!!
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The Moon returns to the evening skies as a thin waxing crescent Moon. This evening near Regulus in Leo and then the Moon to pass the planet Venus as it orbits on.
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Bob Riddle @currentsky.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Hey early risers. Another great conjunction before sunrise Saturday morning.
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