Wascawy Wabbit
@andrewwestratoo.bsky.social
The lens of humanity is a prism whereby most opinions can be understood if you realize they are just different shades coming from the same source of light.
Astronomy lover, owned by two big dogs.
Russia belongs in Russia. Period.
Astronomy lover, owned by two big dogs.
Russia belongs in Russia. Period.
The tree was up early, but the decorations are still happening. But it IS feeling like Christmas around here! 🤶🎅
December 19, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The tree was up early, but the decorations are still happening. But it IS feeling like Christmas around here! 🤶🎅
Sometimes you need a blanket for comfort. Other times, PB&J is all you need.
December 19, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Sometimes you need a blanket for comfort. Other times, PB&J is all you need.
But Mom, it's COLD outside, I *need* a piece of your toast!
December 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
But Mom, it's COLD outside, I *need* a piece of your toast!
Well according to my app, there is a plus side.
December 17, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Well according to my app, there is a plus side.
The train was 42 minutes late, a break in the tracks this side of Kenora delayed it. But that didnt stop the ~1000 Winnipeggers from waiting in the -22C temps from anticipating its arrival!
Now, it's onward, outward ho-ho-ho!
Now, it's onward, outward ho-ho-ho!
December 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The train was 42 minutes late, a break in the tracks this side of Kenora delayed it. But that didnt stop the ~1000 Winnipeggers from waiting in the -22C temps from anticipating its arrival!
Now, it's onward, outward ho-ho-ho!
Now, it's onward, outward ho-ho-ho!
I have finally found the sweater that is so me. Cookie Monster, beware!
December 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I have finally found the sweater that is so me. Cookie Monster, beware!
Sorry (not sorry!), but Christmas is officially on its way. #ChristmasCookieDecorating #YaySanta #HoHoHo
November 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Sorry (not sorry!), but Christmas is officially on its way. #ChristmasCookieDecorating #YaySanta #HoHoHo
Doggies, fish and chips at The Forks.
November 23, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Doggies, fish and chips at The Forks.
I'm a bit late to the party, but these are my 2 aurora shots (combined to 1) from the evening of Nov. 12, taken at the Centre of Canada marker.
November 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I'm a bit late to the party, but these are my 2 aurora shots (combined to 1) from the evening of Nov. 12, taken at the Centre of Canada marker.
I also gathered 3 hours of data on the Orion Nebula, which is only now in astro range on our Eastern horizon. Normally it takes 2 sessions to image, because the core is so bright it gets blown out (as in my image). So a second set is needed to get the detail there. That's a project for the future.
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I also gathered 3 hours of data on the Orion Nebula, which is only now in astro range on our Eastern horizon. Normally it takes 2 sessions to image, because the core is so bright it gets blown out (as in my image). So a second set is needed to get the detail there. That's a project for the future.
I finally had the opportunity to do a FULL image (not a test shot) with my new telescope. I chose The Heart Nebula, and let the scope run most of the night gathering data, then processed it this AM.
I may try again bit of further processing to remove some of the stars, we'll see.
The final image:
I may try again bit of further processing to remove some of the stars, we'll see.
The final image:
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I finally had the opportunity to do a FULL image (not a test shot) with my new telescope. I chose The Heart Nebula, and let the scope run most of the night gathering data, then processed it this AM.
I may try again bit of further processing to remove some of the stars, we'll see.
The final image:
I may try again bit of further processing to remove some of the stars, we'll see.
The final image:
Funny thing is that my other cousin, who is visiting from Penticton, was interviewed the day before. 🙂
November 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Funny thing is that my other cousin, who is visiting from Penticton, was interviewed the day before. 🙂
My cousin who is visiting from out of town, yesterday got asked a couple questions for Global TV’s news segment on the Grey Cup.
I told him he shouldn’t have said he was from Detroit, he should have said he came all the way from the North Pole! 😂
I told him he shouldn’t have said he was from Detroit, he should have said he came all the way from the North Pole! 😂
November 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My cousin who is visiting from out of town, yesterday got asked a couple questions for Global TV’s news segment on the Grey Cup.
I told him he shouldn’t have said he was from Detroit, he should have said he came all the way from the North Pole! 😂
I told him he shouldn’t have said he was from Detroit, he should have said he came all the way from the North Pole! 😂
repost with an iconic fictional band
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
repost with an iconic fictional band
Don’t leave your children unattended in Iceland.
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Don’t leave your children unattended in Iceland.
Another video of our visit at the Skógafoss Falls. 200 feet from top, to this very misty bottom!
November 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Another video of our visit at the Skógafoss Falls. 200 feet from top, to this very misty bottom!
Beautiful sunset tonight, I'm hoping we may get our second aurora, with KP 6 expected. Clouds...hold off!
November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Beautiful sunset tonight, I'm hoping we may get our second aurora, with KP 6 expected. Clouds...hold off!
Skógafoss Falls
November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Skógafoss Falls
Having a blast in Iceland, though the clouds at our rental have kept me from using the telescope. We did have one evening where the kids got to enjoy aurora while in the hot tub, but it clouded over before we got in. Not complaining though!
November 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Having a blast in Iceland, though the clouds at our rental have kept me from using the telescope. We did have one evening where the kids got to enjoy aurora while in the hot tub, but it clouded over before we got in. Not complaining though!
My former "best fish and chips" list was Fishcotheque (London), Berties (Edinburgh), and Fergies (Winnipeg).
I have a new one that now sits at the top - Kaffivagninn in Reykjavik. ❤️
I have a new one that now sits at the top - Kaffivagninn in Reykjavik. ❤️
November 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
My former "best fish and chips" list was Fishcotheque (London), Berties (Edinburgh), and Fergies (Winnipeg).
I have a new one that now sits at the top - Kaffivagninn in Reykjavik. ❤️
I have a new one that now sits at the top - Kaffivagninn in Reykjavik. ❤️
Iceland bound.
November 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Iceland bound.
This has been our busiest year, in over 20 years. A bit over 250 kids by 8:20!
Fortunately, we have help - Salt and Ghost Pepper! 😁
Fortunately, we have help - Salt and Ghost Pepper! 😁
November 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This has been our busiest year, in over 20 years. A bit over 250 kids by 8:20!
Fortunately, we have help - Salt and Ghost Pepper! 😁
Fortunately, we have help - Salt and Ghost Pepper! 😁
We bathed our dogs last night, this morning its "de-hairify" their coats day.
Its snowing Pippin! 😳
Its snowing Pippin! 😳
October 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We bathed our dogs last night, this morning its "de-hairify" their coats day.
Its snowing Pippin! 😳
Its snowing Pippin! 😳