So, I happen to think that #Astronomy is very keen, and I love it and will talk about it rather a lot. There are probably thousands of other people who have posted information and explainers and resources, but just in case some folks haven’t seen those, I’d like to post some #IntroToAstro recommendations and resources.
One of my first recommendations tends to be Stellarium (https://stellarium.org/). It’s free! It’s like having a planetarium on your computer! There’s a simpler web version!
#Introduction #Astrodon I’m an astronomer at a regional university with an outreach program. When I have time for research, it’s archaeology of dead stars (supernovae). My nom de plume is to make clear my opinions are not associated with my institutions. I like #wildlife and animals, #history , #SocialJustice , geekery like #DnD, #Poetry (a dabbler), humor (punster), and interests too numerous to list. I’m part of the 🐦
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#USpol, anti-science (thread of reposts)
https://toad.social/@wdlindsy/115005127128312281
#USpol, anti-science (thread of reposts)
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#USpol, anti-science (thread of reposts)
https://fediscience.org/@petergleick/114988705185212278
#USpol, anti-science (thread of reposts)
https://toad.social/@wdlindsy/115005127128312281
#USpol #AbolishICE (Thread of reposts)
https://mastodon.social/@heidilifeldman/114983788992578164
#USpol #AbolishICE (Thread of reposts)
https://progressivecafe.social/@TonyStark/115005207322304364
#USpol, anti-science (thread of reposts)
https://mas.to/@BruceMirken/114983690286456989
#USpol, anti-science (thread of reposts)
https://fediscience.org/@petergleick/114988705185212278
#USpol, anti-science (thread of reposts)
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#USpol, anti-science (thread of reposts)
https://mas.to/@BruceMirken/114983690286456989
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https://mstdn.social/@black_intellect/114972565575667456
#USpol #AbolishICE (Thread of reposts)
https://mastodon.social/@heidilifeldman/114983788992578164
#USpol, anti-science (thread of reposts)
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:flwgfsh2mhpoqwjwwt2mesjv/post/3lv5gwfbtvk24
#USpol, anti-science (thread of reposts)
https://mastodon.online/@globalmuseum/114972446830418612
#USpol #AbolishICE (Thread of reposts)
Hunger Strike in U.S. concentration camp.
https://assemblag.es/@inquiline/114963264531528619
#USpol #AbolishICE (Thread of reposts)
https://mstdn.social/@black_intellect/114972565575667456
#USpol #AbolishICE (Thread of reposts)
https://mastodon.social/@AnnaAnthro/114937140730922441
#USpol #AbolishICE (Thread of reposts)
Hunger Strike in U.S. concentration camp.
https://assemblag.es/@inquiline/114963264531528619
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