Whew, we've made it to the last day of #AAS247 and we're thriving! By "thriving," we mean we've had more coffee than water this week, but we've also had fruitful discussions with colleagues from around the world! Here's our conference survival kit* ☕️ *peer-reviewed by fellow astronomers 🔭🧪☄️

May your holidays be full of light — and just the right amount of dark matter 🌌 Happy Holidays from all of us at NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory! We hope your festive season sparkles with cosmic wonder ✨🔭🧪

There's only one Earth 💙💚 Astronomers and astrophysicists are always looking up, trying to understand our place in the cosmos. It's a reminder of how special Earth really is! On this #EarthDay, look up with us and celebrate the beautiful planet we call home 🌎🌍🌏

Our dome isn’t just for the aesthetic (though it does look iconic on Cerro Pachón 👀). NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory's dome is basically a giant, high-tech shield for the telescope and camera inside, protecting them from wind, temperature swings, and dust. 🔭🧪

Longer nights means more time for the stars 🌟 As we get closer to winter in the southern hemisphere, sunset gets earlier. But that's good news for ground-based astronomy observatories like NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory, because longer nights mean more time to #CaptureTheCosmos! 🔭🧪

The night sky looks steady. It's not. 💥 In the night sky, asteroids drift. Stars pulse and flicker. Distant galaxies flare when something dramatic like a supernova is happening inside them. The Universe is constantly changing, even when our eyes can’t see it. 🔭🧪☄️

NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory will send millions of alerts every night...who sorts through them? Meet the alert brokers who process & add context to Rubin’s alerts so scientists can focus on what they're interested in🔭🧪 🔗 https://rubinobservatory.org/for-scientists/data-products/alerts-and-brokers

Wishing you a bright and starry holiday season! ✨ We hope you celebrate, relax, and spend time with loved ones. And with Skysynth, you can enhance your festive cheer by experiencing Rubin data through sound! 🔭🧪 Press play and enjoy a cosmic soundtrack ✨ skyviewer.app/skysynth

Grab your camera! 📸 NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory looks good from every angle, and YOU can experience it up close! Free public tours to Rubin through September 2026 are now open — reserve your spot at ls.st/visits. We hope to see you soon!

See just how fast it works: Rubin can image the entire constellation of Orion in just 21 minutes! 🏹 The kind of cosmic surveying that used to take days or weeks can now happen in the time it takes to eat a midnight snack 🥪 🔭🧪

Put forward a practical set of ideas (thank you Manchester University) on new developments recovering and using storm water and saving money on bills. Labour rejected, but lots of votes from Lib Dems, crossbench and even some Tories. Labour ignoring good ideas @GreenJennyJones

EPSTEIN’S SHADOW OVER BITCOIN? New reports are raising explosive questions about Bitcoin’s early days — and the name Jeffrey Epstein just entered the conversation 👀 .theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/09/jeffrey-epstein-crypto #Bitcoin #Crypto #Epstein #Blockchain #HiddenHistory #CryptoTruth

“The next time we have that power, we need to use it, not for the special interests as Republicans have done but in service to the American people.” Fmr. AG @ericholder.bsky.social implores Democrats to use future power to pass legislation banning partisan, racial gerrymandering among other reforms.

"A true hero." Mourners pay final salute to Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor. #Massachusetts #StatePolice #KevinTrainor #TrooperTrainor

Zukunft beginnt nicht irgendwann – sie beginnt jetzt. Auf unserer Fraktionsklausur gehen wir dahin, wo sie schon gestaltet wird: erneuerbar, sozial, resilient. Denn klar ist: Die fossile Ära ist vorbei. Zukunft geht. Wir packen sie an.

= Leider setzte ich wenig Vertrauen in das Parlament und in die Rechtstreue der Regierung, um der #Klimakrise zu begegnen und die #Demokratie zu verteidigen. Erfolgreicher ist offenbar, gewaltfrei und ausdauernd auf der Straße zu #singen. #HoldOn #FürsLebenStehen #Protest

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🚨 New episode alert! 'It gets quite emotional' Andy & Neil revisit the James Bulger murder, the case that shocked Britain. Joined by @lbc.co.uk’s @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social, they reflect on the trial, media coverage & its lasting impact Listen & watch The Crime Agents 🫆 on @globalplayer.com 🎧

From fires to floods, heatwaves to rising sea levels, different countries will all be impacted in different ways, but the underlying cause remains the same: climate change. 🎥 Video credit: UN Climate Change

YOU REPUBLICANS ARE WORTHLESS PIECES OF 💩 WHO CAN CARE LESS ABOUT HUMANITY OR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🇺🇸. THE OATH YOUNS TOOK YOU DISRESPECTED THAT ON DAY 1 JUST LIKE YOU SCJ C S REPUBLICANS IS DISRESPECTING THAT OATH FOR THE PAST YEAR. YOU GOT US IN A WAR AND THE POTUS IS BEGGING FOR HELP.!!!

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Trump started his trade war with China without ever considering China’s grip on rare earth minerals. The fallout has been wide ranging.

Newsmax officially predicted "WAR OVER SOON" and the media refuses to cover it

Aaron Nesmith brought @GainbridgeFH down with the poster 💥 Original post

The Sunday no need to rush, rush hour and a hot day

He's going to sacrifice himself!! 🙀 #Halo #streamer #funnystreammoments #fyp #shorts

A week into the local elections, how many Reform councillors have already been suspended?

Part of the magic of March Madness is the filling out and subsequent busting of brackets. That social connection is what makes this tournament in so special and it has become ever more important in the sort of isolated way we live our lives these days.

🙏 #RIPKOBE

Misty Acres, Louisiana Bayou, 1920s The Colonel's Bequest

Akil Thomas keeps the Springfield Thunderbirds on track🤝 #WBSvsSPR | #CalderCup

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Not a sea critter, though I guess you could call it pycnogonid shaped. Got a ton of rain today & this wolf spider managed to get stuck in the watering can. I set it free.

A $92 billion private company is building its own money from scratch and almost nobody is connecting the dots.

I’ve reached the level of adulting where I know which shop has the cheapest milk. 🥛 #adulting #costofliving #renting #relatable

Bernardo Silva asks Pep who he was talking to on the bench

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The Alldocube iPlay 70 Mini Ultra is a compact, powerful 8.8-inch Android tablet designed for gaming and portability, featuring a flagship Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chip, a vibrant 2.5K 144Hz display, 12GB RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, #gaming #cooltech #retrogaming #retrogaming #gamer

The America 250 thing is now just a standard Trump rally lol

Look at this precious face!

The funniest part of redpill relationship advice is how often they accidentally describe not loving their partner.

Music licenses should last as long as your content does. That’s why Legis Music gives every track a forever license, keeping your work protected, always. Create with confidence.

Meet our most recent guest, Mwezi Mugerwa!

lmao! Fox & Friends played a clip of old man Trump ranting about his ballroom to his daughter in law during an interview that will air tonight

Kira ve İcra borcu olan bir kadın, ‘İstesem ödeyebilirim ama ödemeyeceğim.’ diyerek tatilin tadını çıkardığı ortamdan paylaşım yaptı. #AntonioConte #RehaMuhtar #CHPGenelMerkezi #MahirPolat #THM

Two teens were arrested and charged with taken a 3-foot-tall teddy bear from a chocolate factory in the Loop. While officers arrested them in about an hour, see why some say the resources to retrieve the bear could’ve went to something else. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

Let’s give our active duty service men and women the peace of mind they need while serving our country. There are programs like Parole in Place to assist with the families of the Marines who have been detained by ICE. #elections #congress #marines #politicalnews #democrat

McGonagall/McLachlan -whatever I got the 'Mc' part right sooo close enough #hogwarts #harrypotter #rpg #twitchclips #fyp

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1/2 www.instagram.com/reel/DZBLQS0... This has to be one of the funniest and most uplifting moments a follower has shared. Your voice truly matters. Never forget that local judges, local leaders, & people in their communities can create real impact & real change, even when it doesn’t

Look, It’s The Same Cute And Cool Cow Woman, But She’s Shocking As Well! That’s Right, Her T-Shirt Isn’t Just For Show You Know! #game #gamedev #dev #pixel #art #pixelart #oc #originalcharacter #character #originalart #original #woman

Cristopher Sánchez tonight: 8 IP 3 H 0 R 1 BB 10 K 97 pitches (69 strikes) Max velo 97.5 mph 22 swing & misses

#Barasclips #tomodachilife ...Satan.

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms holding it all together with caffeine, chaos management, and pure grit.🫖 We also know Mother’s Day can feel heavy for many people. We’re thinking of you too. However today looks for you, we hope you feel a little extra love and grace.

We're excited to announce that the fantastic @guaca.bsky.social will speaking at #SearchNorwichXL! Estela is Senior Technical Architect in Web Performance at Shopify as well as an an international speaker, the co-founder of #MujeresEnSEO, and a co-organiser of @performanceobserver.dev.

Throwback to our ACMA Spring 2026 High School Interns! From creating digital content to supporting community events, these talented students gained hands-on media experience while making a real impact. We’re proud of all they accomplished and excited to see what’s next! 💙

Christmas Eve reminder: if your card is frozen in Alaska with no name and a chaos link, it is not your bank. Holiday stress is the scam. Pause. Verify directly. Follow and subscribe for satire, media literacy, and indie film that stays unafraid. #ChristmasEve #HolidayScams #IndieFilm #TechCulture

Beautiful summer bird with their song 😊

REMINDER: This is what the Senate GOP is fighting to shovel an additional $70 billion dollars toward.