Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026The championship bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier that took place in the Philippines was known as “The Thrilla in Manila.” The UFC match that took place at the White House last Sunday should be known as “The Yawn on the Lawn.” 000
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 03/05/2026I saw that @aoc.bsky.social said that tRump wants his face in passports as his own mini Mount Rushmore. I think it’s more nefarious than that. With his face in them, the MAGAts are more likely to get passports that the SAVE act will require as ID. 010
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026From the government's official "Eat Real Food" site, it looks more like a game of Cards Against Humanity. 021
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 13/01/2026I recently acquired a new Askar 71F flat field refractor telescope. For the last two nights, the skies have been clear and calm which has allowed me to capture 10½ hours of data on IC 1848, the Soul Nebula. 020
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 12/01/2026First light with a new Askar 71F flat field refractor. IC 1848, the Soul Nebula, in dual band HA/OIII, 5 hours and 24 minutes. 020
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Reprocessing some old data to see what I can get from it now that I've learned new techniques. This is Mars from October 8, 2020. 0111
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 02/12/2025My phone just autocorrected Mar-A-Lago to Mar-A-Lego. Maybe it’s commenting on all the plastic surgery we see in the faces of the visitors. 000
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 01/12/2025So if I tag @profanity.accountant, it will tell me how much I swear here? Interesting because I don't think I do it a lot. 100
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Can't stay up late to do astrophotography so I shot something easy and very visible. The full moon in November is called the Beaver Moon (beavers prepare for winter this time of year). More info in the alt text. 052
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 22/10/2025I rented a house for 10 years. We weren’t allowed to hang pictures, paint anything but off-white or put any structures outside. It’s because we were there temporarily. Imagine if I’d torn down the garage to build a new game room. Watching what’s happening in DC, I can identify with my landlord. 010
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 17/10/2025Giving a talk at my astronomy club meeting this evening on planetary #astrophotography because I got an award for this picture. Wish me luck.🔭 67314
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 16/10/2025I set up my astronomy gear to automatically capture images. For the first time, it worked the entire night without any snags. I hope to do the same tonight. IC 1805 - The Heart Nebula (dual band HA and OIII filter) 020
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 05/10/2025I hope @naztronomy.com had as clear a night as I did. It finally clouded up around 11:00 so I wrapped up my livestream. Here's a picture made from the video I shot. 192
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 04/10/2025Tonight, Planet of Mystery will have its first ever live stream to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night.* It will run from 10:00 PM EDT (200 UT) until midnight (400 UT) or the moon goes behind the neighbors' trees. www.youtube.com/live/5IjxCl_... *Weather and operator ability permitting.youtube.comObserve the Moon Night 2025YouTube video by Planet of Mystery 051
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Had a second rare clear night that allowed me to get a total of 10 hours of light frames of M 27, the Dumbbell Nebula, in hydrogen alpha and oxygen III wavelengths (dual band filter). More info in the alt text. 020
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 05/07/2025Tagging @naztronomy.com again because I got some more data on the North America Nebula. Up to 8½ now and the extra subs have really helped with the signal to noise. Again, using your tutorial to do the processing (along with some help from the folks in the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club). 1184
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 02/07/2025If you don't understand why I made this, you might want to unfollow me. 020
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 23/06/2025@naztronomy.com Wanted to tag you with this because it's my result after following your tutorial on processing dual band OSC images with scripts. 1403
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Today, I tried my best to stand by and be strong for a friend who had to put down her beloved cat. It was a deeply emotional experience. When AI can feel that and write knowledgably about that kind of experience, we can call it art. Until then, it's just digital plagiarism. 020
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Tagging @heathermode.bsky.social who might find these amusing. At least Tim thought so. 120
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Mars with M 44, the Beehive Cluster, April 28, 2025. 030
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 20/04/2025The grotesque orange thing was shot only to show no sign of the wound later. The rich pasty thing named his space capsules Dragon. Maybe there’s something to this Revelation thing after all. 132
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Anyone who says that money can’t buy love has never paid the adoption fee at an animal shelter. 030
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Maybe we should limit Pete Hegseth to this kind of phone. 030
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 15/03/2025A lot of folks are saying that they don’t want him to die because that will mean he escaped justice. At this point, I no longer care. I just want him gone. 100
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 15/03/2025A little timeline cleanse with some astrophotos from last night's eclipse. Taken with a stock Canon Rebel EOS T7 DSLR and a standard 55-200mm kit zoom lens. 040
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Yes, there is some fraud and waste in federal spending and that should be addressed. But the way the current administration is handling it is a lot like curing a nosebleed by cutting off the patient's head. 010
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 18/02/2025If your political philosophy is based on who it hurts rather than who it helps and on who it excludes rather than who it includes, your political philosophy is immoral and you surrender any right to call yourself a good person. 041
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 10/02/2025I saw that if I mention @kat-astro-bot.bsky.social it will do astrometry on my image. Let’s see. 121
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 04/02/2025I can't let the season go by without getting an image of M42, the Great Orion Nebula. This year, I have a telescope with a wide enough field of view to get the Running Man Nebula with it. 020
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 01/02/2025I’m wondering if @larainenewman.bsky.social has seen “Saturday Night” and whether it brought back good memories or if it made her say, “That’s not at all what happened.” 000
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Wrapped up to stay warm on this winter evening. #catsofbluesky #purrito 0100
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 01/01/2025I know a lot of people see the new year as a chance to make a new beginning. Every day is a chance to make a new beginning and cause for celebration. 010
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 23/12/2024@harryshearer.bsky.social Happy birthday! I hope this year brings you health, happiness and all the good things (although I’m not optimistic). 000
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 14/12/2024I need to gather a lot more images to stack but this is the first time I’ve shot the Andromeda galaxy and been fairly pleased with the results. 042
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 22/11/2024I try to post different things on the various social media platforms I use. Otherwise, what’s the point of following me on more than one? 010
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Another astrophoto taken earlier this year. M 16, the Eagle Nebula, taken from my home facility, the Apollo Observatory (named after a beloved cat who wasn’t with us nearly long enough). 062
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 17/11/2024First time posting an astrophoto here. The Eastern Veil Nebula. 260
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Hey, Blue Sky people! I’m just 57 away from 1000 subscribers on my astronomy themed YouTube channel. Can I make it to 1000 by the end of 2024? youtube.com/@planetofmys...youtube.comPlanet of Mystery 010
Jim Craig @jccstarguy.bsky.social · 15/11/2024I suppose I should post something here. I’m not one of the people who recently left Xitter because I bailed on that dumpster fire as soon as Sissy SpaceX lit the match. 000