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Guardian Angel Basset Rescue @gabrbassets.bsky.social · 1h

Aarrhhoooo! Looking for a buddy to enjoy walks & being outdoors during this beautiful autumn weather? 10 yr old #BassetHound Neil volunteers!
He's housetrained, gets along with other dogs, and loves to be petted and loved on
www.bassetrescue.org/homeless
#AdoptDontShop #Basset #RESCUE #DogsOfBlueSky

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Space Telescope Science Institute @stsci.edu · 5h

Are you looking for our Public Lecture Series? The 2024 and 2025 lectures are now available on this YouTube channel playlist. 🔭 🧪

STScI Public Lecture Series - YouTube

The STScI Public Lectures Series held monthly presentations on all aspects of astronomy and space telescopes for several decades. Due to changes in funding, ...

youtube.com

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 6h

You can find a #NoKingsDay event near you at nokings.org/#map.

Join your neighbors and friends. Stand up for what actually makes America great.

This Saturday. Everywhere.

Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 8h

A notice from @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social.

Will run in newspapers across the nation.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 6h

While Trump blusters about "law & order," his regime has dropped or halted nearly 165 investigations into corporate wrongdoing. And Trump himself has pardoned dozens of his supporters, including Jan 6 rioters and others convicted of crimes like money laundering and bribery.

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Phil Plait @philplait.bsky.social · 9h

I have an ask, as they say:

My newsletter is always free on Monday. Please share it with a nerd you know! I love astronomy and space, and I bet you know a lot of folks who do too. My whole point is to get the word out, and you can help immeasurably with that. Thanks!

Phil Plait @philplait.bsky.social · 10h

In this corner: OCSN-49, a star cluster with hundreds of members wandering the galaxy

And in THIS corner: a diffuse giant molecular cloud with 100,000 times the Sun's mass just minding its own business

It's the CLASH of the EONS! Who will win?

badastronomy.beehiiv.com/p/star-clust...

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Star cluster vs. giant molecular cloud: who wins?

The answer surprised me, and I do so love being surprised.

badastronomy.beehiiv.com

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Space Telescope Science Institute @stsci.edu · 9h

Flocculent spirals, like NGC 2090, seen in this #NASAWebb image, are one of the more common types of spiral galaxies. They have patchy arms that seemingly blend together and disconnect in spots.

Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Leroy. 🔭 🧪

A spiral galaxy. There is a fuzzy, blue-white spot at the center of the galaxy, which is a cluster of stars. Two, patchy orange arms composed of dust and gas spiral outward and wrap around the central region. Brighter orange patches dot the arms. The entire structure glows with a slight blue halo, which becomes more diffuse toward the edges of the image. There are many orange, white, and blue background galaxies spread throughout.

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Phil Plait @philplait.bsky.social · 10h

In this corner: OCSN-49, a star cluster with hundreds of members wandering the galaxy

And in THIS corner: a diffuse giant molecular cloud with 100,000 times the Sun's mass just minding its own business

It's the CLASH of the EONS! Who will win?

badastronomy.beehiiv.com/p/star-clust...

🧪🔭

Star cluster vs. giant molecular cloud: who wins?

The answer surprised me, and I do so love being surprised.

badastronomy.beehiiv.com

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KarlBear @gusterbear.bsky.social · 18h

Hihihi. Kid says: why so grumpy, Karls? Karls can’t remember.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

Find an event near you at nokings.org/#map.

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Molly Ploofkins @mollyploofkins.bsky.social · 1d

Next Saturday's anti-Trump 'No Kings' protest is expected to be the largest single demonstration in U.S. history.

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Frank GoBell @frankgobell.bsky.social · 1d

Cass asks, “‘Sup, dude?”

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.

Hello?

Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.

Enough of the false equivalence.

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KarlBear @gusterbear.bsky.social · 2d

Hihihi. Rainyday walkies! Karls enjoyed salad bar.

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Jason Major @jpmajor.bsky.social · 2d

Dione in front of Saturn, captured by Cassini 20 years ago today on October 11, 2005 🌖🪐

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 2d

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎

Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org

#BeThere 👍

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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sirtibblesdog.bsky.social @sirtibblesdog.bsky.social · 2d

🚨🚨 SOUND UP! 🚨🚨 Our parents went to the dentist and we serenaded our aunt who stayed home to watch us! Arooooooooooo

Luv,
Sir Tibbles & Walter

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Phil Plait @philplait.bsky.social · 2d

As always, today's issue of my friend @katharinehayhoe.com's newsletter has good climate news, not-so-good news, and info on what you can do to make an actual impact on saving our planet.

mailchi.mp/1148a2d0bdbf...

Collective climate action – it’s loud and unstoppable!

mailchi.mp

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KarlBear @gusterbear.bsky.social · 3d

Hihihi. Karls did walkies and went to KarlPark and did shouts!!!

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Colette Delawalla @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 3d

If Bobby "the Quack" Jr's latest crock of shit has you riled up, JOIN US NEXT FRIDAY OUTSIDE OF HHS!

@standupforscience.bsky.social

Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · 5d

FIGHT FOR SCIENCE RALLY ✊🌏
⏰ WHEN: October 17th, 2025
📍WHERE: 200 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC!
RSVP to JOIN THE FIGHT IRL: zurl.co/LayiM ‼️

📲 Join us Virtually!: zurl.co/Um47l

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Frank GoBell @frankgobell.bsky.social · 3d

Finally, a university with integrity.

MIT is first school to reject Trump administration's agenda in exchange for funding benefits

"With respect, we cannot support the proposed approach to addressing the issues facing higher education,” the Massachusetts Institute of Technology president wrote in a letter.

www.nbcnews.com

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ACLU @aclu.org · 6d

If you missed this training, join our next one on October 15 where we’ll cover our rights when protesting, de-escalation training, and more.

No Kings: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights & De-Escalation Training 10/15

I'm attending this event - sign up now to join me!

act.aclu.org

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Mike 🚑 @finleydbasset.bsky.social · 3d

Finley keeping a watchful eye on Maggie while she recuperates.

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Phil Plait @philplait.bsky.social · 3d

Here's a fun one: can you see Earth and the Moon together with your naked eye... from Mars?

I do the math!

www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-...

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What Would Earth and the Moon Look like from Mars?

If you pick the right time, our home world and our moon could be easily visible from the Red Planet

www.scientificamerican.com

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KarlBear @gusterbear.bsky.social · 4d

Hihihi. Karls is still thinking about floorsausage.

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Guardian Angel Basset Rescue @gabrbassets.bsky.social · 4d

Aarhhoooo! Congratulations to Bessie on her #Adoption!
Other #Basset Hounds who are still looking for forever homes: www.bassetrescue.org/homeless

#AdoptDontShop #BassetHound #RESCUE #BassetsOfBlueSky #DogsOfBlueSky

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