iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Cody Kirkpatrick @cody.im · 09/10/2026

For those who never saw it, an A+ use of photogrammetry and modeling to dissect the missed Virginia Tech field goal. I'll passive-aggressively note that most of the usual controversy-stoking outlets never bothered to follow up with facts. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY9N...

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Using photogrammetry to decide if VT actually beat Pitt

YouTube video by hokiespurs

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Hahahah hope you are having fun!

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It was a super long test down towards Jackson Creek too

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Matt Salomone @matthematics.com · 26/09/2026

1 + 1 = 1 confirmed, checkmate Conceptual James

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This is about the best I could do through clouds tonight, but I hope you all enjoyed tonight’s lunar eclipse! f/2.8 Takahashi Epsilon 180ED at 500mm focal length. 5s exposure through clouds. #lunareclipse 🔭🧪

Lunar eclipse (through clouds) at 500mm focal length

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Andreas Fischer @afischer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We’re back from Spain and I’ve finally had a chance to look through my photos of the total solar #eclipse. We were able to watch the eclipse perfectly from south-east of León – at the edge of a sunflower field. What an experience! #Sonnenfinsternis #astrophotography 🔭

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

OK, one more: single unedited 5 minute exposure on the Lobster Claw Nebula and nearby Bubble Nebula

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

And just for fun, a single 10 minute eposure on the Wizard Nebula (zoomed). OK, I’m tired so I’ll bring eerything in in a moment. Thanks for following along with this new dream scope!

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Single 5 min exposure on Heart Nebula and Fish Head Nebula. Mind you, this is without any postprocessing, and no calibration frames.

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

5 minutes dual Ha/OIII on Pelican Nebula

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I messed up my threading, but I’ve now added in a high-speed ALP-T (Ha/OIII), did a real polar alignment, rotated focuser to 90/270, and redid guide callibration. Now testing dual narrowband on Pelican Nebula. First frame soon.

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

5 minutes Ha/OIII on M27 Dumbbell Nebula. Picking up strong OIII signal!

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Now switching to a fast ALP-T Ha/OIII. I’ve finally bothered to do polar alignment, and rotated the (stock) focuser to closer to 90 / 270 degrees. Testing on Messier 27 soon.

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

120 sec on Veil Nebula sans filter. Zoomed view

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

FIrst 5 minute guided exposure on NGC-281. (And too lazy for polar alignment!) Stars in all four corners look GOOD to me! Collimation looks work leaving alone. Let’s find something else to test on.

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Starting first test!! Hand focusing tonight just to see if I've got overall light train right and OAG reasonable. Zwo AM5 with 10 pound counterweight seems to handle fine. First 5 min exposure in a few seconds!

Takahashi Epsilon 180ed mounted for a test run.

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Richard Easther @rjme.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🔭🧪 -- should have included them first time around

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Thanks!! Looking forward to first light

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Just the tube rings alone are a sight to behold. (I have the Taks but will use Rouz Astro.) Bought off CN and drove to TN to pick up. New condition and never before mounted. Pristine! But don't worry, I still love your old 8" EdgeHD too. (And now I have an OCAL to help improve its collimation.)

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Peter Lewis @peterlewis55.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Morning all. After yesterday's exciting event, I put together a small montage as a record of UK's 90+ eclipse. Thanks for the perfect weather. Now back to Earth 🤩 #astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com

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Physghoul 👻 🎃 @physgal.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Do you know an incoming @sfuscience.bsky.social student who could use a confidence boost in math? 🍎 ♾️ We have a workshop just for them: Math Prep for Science Students. August 24-28 at SFU Burnaby. Sign up here: continuing-education.sfu.ca/search/publi...

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Just incredibly gorgeous photos!

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Dr. Stéphanie Juneau @stephajuneau.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Amazing experience to see the total eclipse from the coast of Spain 🌑🥹 I was worried about the weather but we got lucky 🤩

Selfie of a couple with eclipse glasses and the sun still shining bright in their faces

Photo of total solar eclipse with the sun in a clear sky over the ocean with a bit of foreground land. The sun is black in center with bright corona.

Solar eclipse just after totality with the “diamond ring” effect. The landscape is the same as in the previous photo with clear sky, ocean, and a bit of foreground land but there’s bright sun reflecting on the water this time.

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Peter Lewis @peterlewis55.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Today's 91% partial Solar Eclipse in London thanks to a perfect sky. Videos to come. #astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com

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Marty Hades 🔥💀 @smartypantsmarty.com · 12/08/2026

Eclipse from Ibiza. The most incredible thing to experience.

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Looking forward to your shares -- happy eclipse hunting!

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Naztronomy @naztronomy.com · 12/08/2026

Sun Funnel redone with a frosted and gray shower curtain. Better contrast and I can see a bunch of sunspots! See video: youtu.be/eYQj2g1aOd4 If you are in the #Boston #Cambridge area, come join me at the CPL O'Neill branch at 1 pm today! #astronomy #solareclipse #telescope

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Oh, I hadn't seen this -- congratulations!! What a perfect fit -- they are lucky to have you!

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

All in all a terrific read -- give it a look! Thanks to amazing collaborators @fertiglab.bsky.social, @danielrbergman.bsky.social, @rheiland.bsky.social, and @heberlr.bsky.social, and Laura Heiser, Joe Gray, Young Hwan Chang, and Genevieve Stein-O'Brien who aren't on bsky. (4/4)

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

ICYMI: @eisensteinium.bsky.social recently wrote this great piece in @nature.com about virtual cell laboratories: integrations of mechanistic simulations and artificial intelligence for rapid virtual experiments for complex biological systems. (1/4) 🧪 #DigitalTwins www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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‘Virtual cells’ aim to turn raw data into predictive models of biology

Simulations of biological systems could transform biomedical research, but researchers are still learning how to reproduce life’s complexity without drowning in data.

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Snagged one on my shuttlecraft warp nacelle recently. Expansion was a pain in the rear for insurance claims!

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 07/08/2026

I am absolutely thrilled to present to you: How to Build a Universe (Theoretically Speaking) available for pre-order now, wherever you buy your books! www.simonandschuster.ca/books/How-to...

Cover of the book "How to Build a Universe (Theoretically Speaking)" by Katie Mack. The top right corner says "Author of The End of Everything" and the bottom left says "Brilliant and thrilling! - John Green". The cover motif is a space image made of puzzle pieces.

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Paul Macklin @mathcancer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Phenomenal that it's changing so quickly! Beautiful dynamics, Dan!

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