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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

They’ve ruined Liquid Glass. It feels like cheap plastic now.

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phoe @haedyllic.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

11/100 hero of time #zelda

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doodlelotl @doodlelotl.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

wanted to draw some bulbas

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

I love when a job posting lists 3+ offices as the location, but the role is apparently not remote eligible.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) This one was a doozy! I am not a morning person and it required a 4am alarm. Although, the moment I stepped outside and could see the Milky Way core, it was worth it. It took me over a week to figure out stacking/processing. #Astrophotography #Space

Vertical astrophotography shot of a comet against a dense field of sharp white stars. The nucleus glows with a bright cyan/teal intensity in the lower-left quadrant, while a long, straight, faint white ion tail stretches diagonally across the frame toward the top right.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Messier 3. A globular cluster containing about 500,000 stars. It doesn’t have a cool “common name” and I find that sad. That means we get to name it, right? Submissions are open until May 8th. I’ll publish the best one in my very unscientific journal. #Astrophotography #Space #Astronomy 🔭

$A wide-field astrophotography image of the globular cluster Messier 3. The cluster is a dense, spherical concentration of thousands of stars with a brilliant, glowing white core at the center. Individual stars radiate outward, fading into the deep black of space. The surrounding field contains scattered stars in various colors, some exhibiting thin diffraction spikes.$

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Normalize not slamming your hotel room door.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

For the first time in forever, I wrote something on my website: Messing around with star spikes in my space photos. tylermartin.dev/diffraction-... #astrophotography

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Diffraction Distraction

I explore how to get cool star diffraction spikes in my backyard astrophotography.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

A test shot of Centaurus A (Caldwell 77). A big, bright, weird galaxy that is usually better suited for southern hemisphere viewing but I’m far enough south here to catch it low in the sky in April/May. #Astrophotography #Space 🔭

A deep-space photograph of the Centaurus A galaxy (NGC 5128) against a dense backdrop of distant stars. The galaxy appears as a glowing, elliptical orb of light bisected by a thick, chaotic dark dust lane that twists across its center. Faint, reddish star-forming regions are visible within the dust, and a subtle, hazy outer halo extends into the dark void of space.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Don’t mind me. Just staying up late to catch a glimpse of Centaurus A and Omega Centauri from the northern hemisphere. I saw them. Now I sleep. Good night. 🔭

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

The moon is a fun target to test my new refractor (ZenithStar 61) on while I wait for clearer and darker skies. Just aiming this thing is tricky compared to the ball head I used with my 135mm. #Astrophotography #Photography #Moon

A high-contrast composite photograph of a nearly full moon centered in a dark, atmospheric sky. The moon is sharp and detailed, revealing prominent craters and lunar mares in shades of silver and grey. It is surrounded by a soft, luminous white glow that fades into layers of wispy, dark brown and charcoal clouds. At the very bottom of the frame, a thin line of low-lying, dark blue clouds sits against the black horizon, creating a sense of depth and scale.

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Jasmine 🌌🔭 @astrojaz.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

the images of earth from artemis ii are absolutely gorgeous

Earth as seen from the Orion capsule. It is divided sharply in half, with a line running diagonally from the 11 o'clock to the 4 o'clock. The lower left half is a bright pale blue. Its surface is covered with swirly, puffy white clouds, with texture indicating different thicknesses. The upper right half is dark, with no illumination from the Sun. Earth is set against the black of space. Credit: NASA/Reid Weisman

$One-third of Earth peeking through the window of the Orion capsule. The planet is a dreamy pale blue, swirling with white clouds and reflected sunlight. Although Earth only fills a fraction of the image it is the brightest object in the image by far. The capsule window is surrounded by a thick frame held in place with bolts, reminiscent of a heavy duty airplane window. It is dark in the capsule, but the outlines of straps and various components of the capsule are visible. Brighter white components are visible in the upper right corner. Credit: NASA/Reid Weisman$

A full disk image of Earth, as seen from the Orion capsule. The planet is a pale blue, swirling with white clouds and glowing slightly lighter blue in place from reflected light. From about 8 to 9 o'clock, a large brown landmass is Africa, with the Iberian peninsula twinkling with lights just where the planet curves. At the 1 o'clock spot, aurora glow in a thin green glow, just barely separated from the planet's surface. Earth is set against the black of space. Credit: NASA/Reid Wiseman

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Last night’s “Pink Moon,” which is apparently just what we call a full moon in April. It wasn’t actually pink, but through the magic of editing I have delivered on the promise. It’s rising over the Rincon Mountains in Tucson. #AstroPhotography #Photography #Moon

A moonrise over a mountain range, with the moon partially obscured by the horizon, casting a warm pinkish glow against a gradient purple sky.

A close-up view of the moon, partially obscured by a dark mountain silhouette with tree outlines at the bottom. The surface details and craters of the moon are clearly visible against a black background.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Swapping forums for Discord is one of the dumbest things we’ve ever done as a species.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

The Leo Triplet: M65 M66 NGC 3628 - The Hamburger Galaxy. Look closely and you can see its tidal tail: a trail of stars and gas extending into space as a result of gravitational forces from nearby galaxies. About 5 hours of integration at 135mm. #Astrophotography #Space #Science #SonyAlpha 🔭

$A wide-field astrophotography image showing the Leo Triplet galaxies against a vast, dark sky filled with stars. At the top center, the bright blue-white star Chertan (Theta Leonis) shines with prominent X-shaped diffraction spikes. In the lower-center, three distinct galaxies are visible: M65 and M66 appear as glowing, angled spirals, while NGC 3628 (The Hamburger Galaxy) is seen edge-on with a thick dust lane and a very faint, wispy tidal tail stretching into the void.$

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

My first galaxy season with a tracker and lens longer than 50mm. 🔭 This unassuming wide field shot gets more interesting the longer you look. This is Markarian’s Chain. Part of the Virgo Cluster. ~55 million light years from us. #Astronomy #Astrophotography #Spacesky More details 🧵:

A wide field astrophotography shot of a starfield with a dark background. There are various glowing "smudges". On closer inspection, these smudges resemble galaxies of various sizes and shape. Some look like spirals, some are orange in hue, some are blue.

The same wide field shot as the other picture on this post, but many of the galaxies are circled with labels:
M90, M91, M88, M87, Butterfly Galaxies, Mirror Galaxy, The Eyes, Silver Streak Galaxy, Coma Pinwheel, NGC 4473, NGC 4302, and NGC 4298

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

A star cluster in the Coma Berenices constellation. Look near the bottom left and you’ll spot NGC 4565, the Needle Galaxy. 3 hours of integration over 2 nights. I designed and 3D printed a diffraction mask in an attempt to get Hubble-like star spikes. It worked! #astrophotography #space #astronomy

A vast, star-filled night sky scattered with numerous twinkling stars against a black background, featuring varying brightness and positions, along with a single faint, elongated object resembling a galaxy.

A hand holds a blue, circular object with a flat base and four equally spaced dividers inside, resembling a geometric tool or template. The background features a plain concrete surface.

A hand holds a camera lens with a homemade lens hood, marked by blue tape and sectioned into quadrants, against a neutral wall background with a door.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

The dealers are getting high on their own supply.

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Lee Cronin’s Pablo Hidalgo @infinata.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Your Mom-Class Star Destroyer

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Spent half of my day trying to figure out what was fork bombing my computer. Turns out it was Docker. Beware v4.58.0 on Mac. After a downgrade, it seems to be ok.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

The space posting will continue until morale improves.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Pleiades, the Seven Sisters, is a nearby cluster of young stars. This was taken on a clear night, so why the clouds? The cluster is passing through the Taurus Molecular Cloud, the nearest star-forming region to Earth. 37 minutes of total exposure time at 135mm on my Sony a7 IV. #astronomy #space

A starry night sky featuring the bright blue star cluster, Pleiades, surrounded by a vast expanse of stars with hints of nebula clouds. The image captures a deep cosmic scene with varying shades of black and blue, showcasing the beauty of the universe.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

It blows my mind that I can just point my camera at the sky and take a picture of a nebula, or another galaxy, or another planet. Space is so cool. Anyway, here’s the California Nebula taken from my backyard a few nights ago. #astronomy #space #astrophotography

An image of a nebula set against a backdrop of countless stars in deep space. The nebula exhibits hues of pink and purple, creating a vibrant contrast with the dark sky.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The world never did find out how many licks it takes to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Toostie Pop.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Andromeda from my backyard. 📷 Sony a7 IV, 135mm ⏱️ 200x 3.2s stacked exposures #astrophotography #space #astronomy

A view of the Andromeda Galaxy, featuring its spiral shape and bright core, surrounded by countless stars against a dark background of space.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Tron: Ares is a midsterpiece.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

I’m sorry, but Liquid Glass absolutely slaps.

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Scifi Art @scifiart.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Art by prolific German illustrator Alfred Kelsner

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

I’m not really jiving with the way Bluesky handles its Following feed. It aggressively reloads if I dare do something else on my phone for a few minutes. Am I missing something? It seems like there’s not a good way to browse the chronological posts of people I follow.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

All three of the main ligers from Zoids: Genesis. All three shot with a Helios 44M lens. If you could only pilot one of the Genesis Ligers, which would you choose? #Zoids #ToyPhotography #Photography #anime #gunpla

A Murasame Liger Zoid stands in a garden setting, its teal and gold armor contrasting with the soft pink flowers in the background. A single sword is mounted along its back, emphasizing its sleek, agile design. The robotic lion’s fierce expression and dynamic posture convey readiness for battle.

Close-up of a Hayate Liger Zoid, a mechanical lion with sleek red, gold, and silver armor plating. Its angular head is detailed with sharp fangs, vents, and blade-like fins, giving it a fierce, futuristic appearance. A sword is visible in the foreground, adding to the dynamic composition.

A Mugen Liger Zoid stands posed on a rock, its white and gold armor gleaming in the warm sunset light. Twin swords are mounted on its back, adding to its sleek, futuristic design. The robotic lion’s aggressive stance and sharp detailing give it a powerful, dynamic presence.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

What’s a poster you had in your room growing up?

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

The Hayate Liger from Zoids Genesis. This is my custom painted ZA model. Shot with a vintage Helios 44M lens.

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Gareth L. Powell / G.L. Powell @garethlpowell.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

I'd rather have water, thanks.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Vega Obscura and the Berserk Fury. The main antagonists of the Zoids New Century Zero anime. This is Kotobukiya HMM model kit. All effects were done in camera. Micro LED for the eye, iPad for the background. #Photography #Zoids #Anime #Gunpla

A close-up of a robotic dragon's head with glowing red eyes, set against a starry night sky. In the foreground, a small astronaut figure stands, adding a sense of scale.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Here’s a user story for all you product designers out there: As a user I want your product or service to be there when I ask for it and leave me alone otherwise.

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Tyler Martin @gur814.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

You want my honest, spiciest Star Wars takes? Here’s one: I enjoyed The Rise of Skywalker. In a perfect world I’d prefer a do-over, but I can enjoy it for what it is. I genuinely love the “Rey Skywalker” thing. The Sith Eternal concept and fleet are neat. Dorito Tie FTW. Adam Driver.

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