Phil PlAIt

philplait.bsky.social

02 September 2026 12:48

Terzan 5 is a gorgeous globular cluster! Except it isn't! A globular, I mean. It used to be a full-fledged galaxy, though a small one, and had waves of star formation in it over the eons. badastronomy.beehiiv.com/p/an-imposte... 🔭 🧪

Phil PlAIt

philplait.bsky.social

24 August 2026 13:13

I *may* be involved with this as well. 😁 Come see us if you're in the DC area! 🖖

Phil PlAIt

philplait.bsky.social

21 August 2026 14:52

Every time a new Earth-sized planet is found, I have to pinch the bridge of my nose and take a moment before reading the headlines. www.scientificamerican.com/article/eart... 🔭 🧪

Phil PlAIt

philplait.bsky.social

17 August 2026 15:49

Orange you glad I'm here to point out how grocery stores use deceptive optical illusions to get you to buy produce? badastronomy.beehiiv.com/p/an-optical... 🧪

Dr. Amber Straughn (she/her)

astraughnomer.bsky.social

17 August 2026 15:49

Roman launches in TWELVE DAYS 😱 Learn more about the mission and the launch here! science.nasa.gov/mission/roma...