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John

@jaw66.bsky.social
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I've been a scientist all my life and I'm a proud Scot! I love all animals, astronomy, photography and much more. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 1h
TRUMP & ELON MUSK ARE MURDERING UKRAINIANS #ukrainianview Let's be in no doubt, on Trumps orders ballistic missile warnings have been stopped leaving hundreds in harms way. Civillians died last night because Trump let it happen. Musk slowed Starlink down deliberately because Musk disagrees
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Mabel Logan @mabellogan.bsky.social · 9h
Loch Ness at Dores a small village and shingle beach located on the northeastern shore , Scottish Highlands, roughly 10km southwest of Inverness. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🌊 Scotland
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 7h
Disruption of Russian internet services including SberBank today.
Chart showing multiple services down
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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 11h
AMERICANS SEEM NOT TO BE GIVING EARLY WARNING DATA OF MISSILE ATTACKS TO UKRAINE The US ballistic missile early warning system uses several satellites in geosynchronous orbit to detect the heat blooms of launching missiles. Even short ranged missiles are quickly detected at launch, and while
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 18h
Trump has cut off intelligence to Ukraine so that Putin can more easily bomb civilians including children.
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Inside Ukraine 🇺🇦 @insideukraine.bsky.social · 12h
💥 A large fire has broken out at the "Aksaycardetal" plant in Rostov. The plant is involved in metalworking and the production of parts, which may be used, among other things, in military equipment.
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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 12h
ANOTHER DATA CENTRE DOWN
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at the Warsaw Security Forum: “It doesn't really make sense that people who are not paying much for supporting Ukraine are those who have the key role in negotiations. “We need a strong European voice.”
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
“I don’t believe”. Probably just hit peak Turning A Blind Eye Because They’re My Fellow Authoritarians. Treasonous.
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I see so many comments from the Radical Left Morons and Lunatics that China and Russia are helping the "wonderful" Islamic Republic of Iran. If they are, it's at a very low level, but I don't believe they are at all. They have too much to lose, and we would know about it, and know about it very fast! Thank you for your attention to this matter.
President DONALD J. TRUMP
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
A completely fair and measured response that I think we can all get behind.
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The Far Side Bot @farside-bot.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026
#thefarside #farside #comic www.thefarside.com/2026/10/10/1 Fumbling for his recline button, Ted unwittingly instigates a disaster.
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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
THERE WAS NO ENERGY PACT Trump invented it, neither Ukraine or Russia knew about it and Lavrov, Russias foreign minister actually said that Ukraine didn’t deserve one. Even so Ukraine on Trumps word didn’t attack an oil refinery that night. Trumps bizarre statement is simply self aggrandising
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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
UKRAINIAN ATTACK ON RUSSIAN DATA CENTRE HAS DRAMATIC EFFECT With two Yandex data centres now hit, the resulting decrease of 49% in Russian bots that appear to support the Republican party agenda has been noted by many. Some less brilliant Republicans in all reality are saying Ukraine is now
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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
🔭 Astronomer, astrophysicist & explorer Dr. Merieme Chadid: one of the world's first scientists to establish a major astronomical observatory in Antarctica. She set up the specialized automated telescopes & tested the optical turbulence of the atmosphere.🧵 She was born #OTD in 1969. #WomenInSTEM
A color photograph of Moroccan-French astronomer and astrophysicist Dr. Merieme Chadid (born 1969), celebrated as a pioneering explorer who established early automated telescopes in Antarctica. Caught in a candid and joyful moment, she is positioned slightly off-center, facing toward the right side of the frame with a radiant, wide smile that showcases her bright eyes. Her dark hair is pulled back neatly into a ponytail, emphasizing her facial expression. She wears a structured, textured charcoal-gray blazer over a white blouse featuring a vibrant, multicolored floral or abstract print along the neckline. Adorning her neck is a distinctive statement necklace consisting of a large, circular, engraved silver pendant suspended from a thin red cord. The background is a soft, out-of-focus interior wall with neutral, warm beige tones, creating a shallow depth of field that keeps the focus entirely on her. The overall mood is warm, intellectual, and proud, embodying the triumphant spirit of a groundbreaking scientist who shattered cultural and geographic barriers in the global astrophysics community.An historic, on-site photograph of Dr. Merieme Chadid conducting polar research during her groundbreaking 2005–2006 astronomical expedition at the Concordia Research Station in Antarctica. Positioned in the center of the frame, Dr. Chadid smiles warmly at the camera, bundled in specialized extreme-cold gear including a heavy royal blue parka with a high collar, black insulated gloves, and a plush black fur hat framing her dark, curly hair. In the immediate foreground on the left stands a large, white, high-precision automated telescope mount labeled "Astro-Physics," which she touches gently with her gloved hand. In the background, a second telescope sits mounted on a sturdy wooden tripod behind a safety netting enclosure, set against a vast, flat expanse of blinding white Antarctic ice that stretches to a crisp, cloudless blue horizon. The crisp daytime composition uses natural polar sunlight to highlight the stark, freezing conditions. The mood is adventurous and triumphant, capturing a historic milestone for women in STEM as the first astronomer to install a major dark-sky observatory in the extreme heart of the Antarctic plateau.
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John @jaw66.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
This is part of the Pelican nebula (IC5070). It's situated nearly 2000 light years away. I captured this over an hour on the same night I pictured the Triangulum galaxy (previous post). Ligjt conditions weren't very good that might, but I'm quite happy with the resulting picture.
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John @jaw66.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
This is the Triangulum galaxy (M33). It is one of the closest galaxies to ours, a mere 2.7 million light years away! It is estimated to hold around 40 billion stars. This picture was captured over an hour, from my garden in poor light conditions. So I'm quite pleased with it.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The first Russian diesel cargo heading for the US left St Petersburg on September 22, two weeks *before* Trump announced the deal with Putin, Windward reports. The Greek-flagged tanker Minerva Zen carrying 275,000 barrels of diesel/gasoil is due at the US East Coast around 11–12 October.
Map of tanker’s route
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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
TRUMP REGIME BUYS RUSSIAN DIESEL TO TRY AND WIN ELECTIONS In an extraordinary move that is both a disgrace and manipulation, Trumps regime has stooped to a new low and agreed to buy diesel from Russia to lower prices in the US. That itself is blatant electioneering. Russia in all reality is in no
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The EU's Kaja Kallas: “Suspending sanctions on Russian diesel provides Moscow with more revenues to wage war. “This is not the time to ease pressure on Russia, and Europe won’t.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Traitor.
Donald J. Trump I @reaDonald Trump
I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter. Additionally, based on the condition of their Diesel Refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel. Between our TOTAL CONTROL of the Strait of Hormuz, and this great announcement on Russian Energy, Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST! Lower prices for Americans, especially our Great Farmers, Ranchers, and Truckers, is my Greatest Priority. This is a very big and important announcement. Additionally, it must be understood, that Iran will not have a Nuclear Weapon! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP
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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
LIVE STREAMING OF A MILITARY FIRING SQUAD EXECUTION? I don’t care who they’re shooting, or why, the very nature of this execution is uncivilised, barbaric and entirely foreign to the values and ethics of a modern democratic nation - or they should be. The use of the firing squad is drama,
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
It wasn’t this stupid back in school.
Donald J. Trump OU
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The White House considers anyone that uses the term, "Artificial Intelligence," as opposed to the highly accepted new and more accurate term, "Super Intelligence," THE ENEMY! President DONALD
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Not something a civilised country does. The firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be live-streamed, the Defense Department said. “People need to understand that there’s serious consequences for these types of things,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
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Fort Hood shooter’s execution will be live-streamed, Defense Dept. says
“We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday about the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The Biden administration strove to isolate the brutal military junta in Myanmar after the 2021 coup. Trump is now talking to them. They have vast rare earth minerals deposits. (Reuters)
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Caolan Robertson @caolanrob.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
russia just directly targeted busses filled with people in Kramatorsk. 12 innocent civilians murdered. Totally depraved terrorism.
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The Analyst @militaryanalyst.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
UKRAINE IS SHOOTING DOWN BALLISTC MISSILES BUT FOR HOW LONG Ukraine shot down 5 ballistic missiles in the past few days showing they do have some Patriots - but how many nobody knows and how long they can keep it up is uncertain. But it does show you that when they have them they’re effective.
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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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“Rebellious Scots” 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @markrich68.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Anglo-british supremacist says that it’s not for the people of Cymru, North of Ireland or Scotland to determine their constitutional futures She needs to be telt exactly where she can get tae 🖕 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ☘️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇪🇺
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Iranian lawyer Bahareh Aghaei, who is being held in Qarchak prison in Varamin, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
A dark-haired woman. Headline: Iranian lawyer sentenced to 20 years over support for protesters
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“Collapse is happening.” In dozens of Russian cities, the heating season could not begin due to the wear and tear of utility networks. In Omsk alone, 4100 people are now without heating.
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«Коллапс происходит». В десятках городов России не смогли начать отопительный сезон из-за износа коммунальных сетей - Русская служба The Moscow Times
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the economy is getting worse. And those who don’t are wrong.
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The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope
Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Another banger from the man who invited Iran to attack Los Angeles and San Diego.
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MY RALLIES ARE SAVING THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, AGAIN!!!
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Military officials were warned of a potential Iranian drone strike. The warnings were ignored and six US service personnel died.
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Exclusive: Soldiers and Gold Star families press Army leadership after deadly Iranian drone strike
U.S. troops wounded in a drone attack that killed six soldiers in Kuwait question Army leadership over safety and say the military medical system failed them.
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Terrence Williams 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 🇬🇱 🇩🇰 🏳️‍🌈🇫🇷 @terrencewilliams.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Given that the previous Tory government decimated our armed forces and cut defence spending, why would any sane person believe a word that they say: #ToryHypocrisy #DefenceSpending #UKPolitics www.dailymail.com/news/article...
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Tories vow to build £10billion 'Britannia Shield' to defend Britain
Kemi Badenoch announced major plans for a £10billion system, dubbed Britannia Shield, to save cities, power plants and army bases across the UK from missiles and drones.
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All the Galaxies! @allthegalaxies.galaxyzoo.org · 05/10/2026
A spiral galaxy, observed with the Apache Point 2.5m Telescope in the SDSS survey. It is at redshift 0.008 (lookback time 114.4 million years) with coordinates (126.92509, 21.47910). 50 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo 2.
A spiral galaxy from the Galaxy Zoo 2 project, classified by 50 volunteers.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Trump talking gibberish at the White House: “Canada charged us a lot of tariffs that nobody knew about, except me.”
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: “The thorough cleansing that we are carrying out now in southern Lebanon is unprecedented. “They have nowhere to return to. Look at how it looks. “And by the way, the world isn’t stopping us.”
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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A tiny friend that came for a safe place to rest in the middle of the ocean Original post
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Salvador Dalí @salvador-dali.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Atavism at Twilight botfrens.com/collections/63/content…
Atavism at Twilight
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Adrianna @adrianna07.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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Vincent Zimmerman @zimmermanv66.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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Powerful simulations reveal how the first stars changed the universe
Ultra-detailed simulations are showing how the first stars lit up the dark Universe and seeded space with elements such as carbon, oxygen, and iron. The MEGATRON project could bridge JWST observations...
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John @jaw66.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This is the Dumbell Nebula (M27). One of my favourite nubulae to capture because of its colours. It's a planetary nebula approximately 1200 light years away. This is the remnants of a dying star. The colours are due to the ionised gases of oxygen and hydrogen.
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John @jaw66.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Thank you. The universe provides the beauty and my telescope captures it.
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John @jaw66.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Well I live in Scotland... So cloudless nights are fairly rare! I've been lucky recently.
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John @jaw66.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Just a Seestar S50 and pointing at the nebula for around an hour.
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John @jaw66.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Thank you very much! It's a very rewarding hobby.
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John @jaw66.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Thanks Sue.... The telescope does all the work 😁
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John @jaw66.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This is the Dumbell Nebula (M27). One of my favourite nubulae to capture because of its colours. It's a planetary nebula approximately 1200 light years away. This is the remnants of a dying star. The colours are due to the ionised gases of oxygen and hydrogen.
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John @jaw66.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This is part of the North American Nebula which I captured over an hour. This part of the nebula is called the Cygnus Wall. The area of the nebula is huge in itself! Around 10-20 light years long. An amazing region of hot gases and dust around 2600 light years away from us.
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Mabel Logan @mabellogan.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Last light over Loch Laich and Castle Stalker #Scotland
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