Final starless version of WR134. This version is an HOO image constructed from 32 hrs of data. I used both my FLT132 and my new Carbonstar200 - my first Newtonian scope. Gotta say, love the Carbonstar.
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Final starless version of WR134. This version is an HOO image constructed from 32 hrs of data. I used both my FLT132 and my new Carbonstar200 - my first Newtonian scope. Gotta say, love the Carbonstar.
Agreed...
Who knew "health insider" was another phrase for "speech writer?"
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Hmmmm, one of these is not like the others...
I guess all the self promotion about being the best negotiator in the world who would solve this crisis is a day was all bullshit. Who could have guessed that?
Thoughts and prayers
What's with the hat? Is he going for the Elmer Fudd look?
Brilliant. You win today's Internet. Well played...
That’s a bold proclamation.
Lion’s den? You mean actually acknowledging the conceit that representatives work for constituents and town halls are essentially performance reviews. If you’re doing a shitty job, expect a shitty review. No other job would tolerate skipping the review because the review will be shitty.
Love Kiva. But, delightful is not the word I would use to describe her 🤪
Wow, who knew?
Hope springs eternal...
CARTOON OF THE DAY (From @mluckovichajc)
This part. Everyone should be taking notes from @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social’s @mizzwelch.bsky.social
All of this...
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All fucking evidence to the contrary...
So, the lesson here is don’t be a dick. These people are constantly dicks and then shocked to find out others think they’re dicks…
What a terrific essay. reactormag.com/i-didnt-expe...
FDT
DC must be a real hellscape if the mobilized National Guard has time to do landscaping work...
Today’s Republican Party
And both of Kid Rock's and Scott Baio's CA fans are devastated...
Gotta ask - is it Brawndo? It's got electrolytes...
All hail Chairman Trump! 🇨🇳
My first thought too…
John Roberts is the most impactful Republican politician of the last three decades, and the most significant accomplishment of his career is warping the Constitution's promises to help his fellow Republicans win elections they would otherwise lose ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
Is this fucker actually wearing a "Trump was Right About Everything" hat? JFC, the narcissism runs deep with this guy...
The Thai cover band you didn't know you needed in your life. Crank it! 😀 🎸
Wait. They raided Bolton's house over mishandling of classified documents because Patel claims no one is above the law? You simply couldn't make this shit up. Unbelievable... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Okay, does this work??
Yeah, but just not from wealthy people...
Latest astrophotography efforts. This is an HOO image of Wolf-Rayet star 134 in the constellation Cygnus. The star has a faint bubble nebula around it (blue), which I have tried to capture. It's easier to see in the starless image on the left. This is almost 24 hours of exposure time.
This is the way...
But Donald assured me that other countries pay tariffs!! He wouldn't have lied to me...
Winning!!!! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Bone Spurs says what?
This is the way...
Slava Ukraini!
JFC - how does anyone take this load of absolute rubbish seriously...
He could have just said, "I don't think" and ended there...
"Newsom’s threat to retaliate in kind is not a divisive attack on good governance. It is, instead, the only hope for democracy. Bipartisanship right now is appeasement. Democrats cannot and should not hide behind neutrality and fairness as MAGA incinerates the remaining tatters of our republic."
Because, of course he does...
TACO...
MAHA!!!! Morons...
Rolling Stone continues to do the reporting the MSM won't touch...
Point taken...
I'm telling you, they all had to sit through the pee tape...
No praise like self praise...
Today’s Republican Party
[writing the constitution] Benjamin Franklin: Write down "no dumb fucks as president" Alexander Hamilton: Stop saying that Benjamin Franklin: I'm tellin' you. You're gonna regret not writing that down
Pee tape...
Abso-fucking-lutely...
Excellent...
I'll bet Putin is shaking in his boots 😂
I'm sure we will. But, I'm also sure they'll be complete bullshit...
Activate the Jewish Space Laser!!!!
Followup question: "Are there plans to go to Russia in the future? If so, can you tell us about those plans?"
Taco, taco, man, I want to be a taco man!!!
Can't...
But, they'll still dutifully vote for those same Republican officials who are cheating them. As my friend Todd (@piratetodd.bsky.social) says, the pain is going to have to get much worse before these people realize they've been taken for a ride...
I look forward to hearing, what I am sure, are absolutely amazing, and well-thought-out plans and solutions. I'm sure our Beloved Leader, the self acknowledged stable genius, has put all of his vast mental facilities to addressing these issues.
Apple is now light years away from this. WTF happened: youtube.com/watch?v=ErwS...
It is indeed a great mystery...
Honor? Trump? Laughable...
Some world-class social media work on display here. Pro tip, your article description should agree with the posted lede…
Yeah, who needs education? Just look how far this freaking moron has gotten without any...
And of course your crack investigative journalism team asked him a followup question for him to please name these wars? Of course not...
Guy looks like Jabba the Hutt...
Indeed it is - #FailingNYTimes (@nytimes.com)...
Absolutely brilliant...
🚨Holy shit. Someone made a new ad for Trump’s ballroom and it’s absolutely perfect. Trump would hate if this went viral…
Every accusation is an admission...
This sounds utterly glorious: www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Best economy ever? Tariffs have raised billions of dollars from foreign governments? Unemployment has hit an all-time low? And, any news otherwise is a Democratic hoax and should be ignored…
Jesus, it's so embarrassing to be an American these days...
Aren't we already there?
Absolutely not...
Today we lost our kitty, Agnes Gooch. We adopted her as an elderly kitty, and only had her for 8 months. But, despite the short time, this little snuggle muffin wormed her way into our hearts. Sorry we didn't get to spend more time with her. Treasure the time you have with your furry loved ones...
Biden’s DOJ follows the law. Trump’s DOJ follows Trump’s orders.
Well, there it is, case closed…
Couldn’t agree more…
Fucking NYTimes…
Have you cleared this message with Glorious Leader?
Yeah, that's the problem with the GOP - "We should have planned better when attempting to disenfranchise millions of voter. Our bad..."
Yeah - gotta agree. And what's happening then with Primos?
Just started reading it. Great, fun, read...
How could they have a meaningful vote without a quorum?