Claire C ζ(s)mith

The #aurora bar chart data peaked this morning to possibly some more activity tomorrow. Not sure of ACE EPAM proton rate yet. Here are 3 quick sketches of an #AuroraBorealis I did on my mobile phone a while ago using my imagination: #sunspot #Geoscience #CME #NorthernLights #SolarFlare #solarstorm

Got up to visit bathroom then had a quick check outside - only this video of #stars & the Moon but in the background possibly some #Auroraborealis Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights #NorthernLights #geomagneticstorm #SolarStorm from a slight warm hue above & to the North of the #sky. #Astronomy #space

The psychology of thisvtoo: because these houses have such high value, their occupants have recently taken measures to ramp up security e.g menacing looking very high metal gates in order to be safe but reversing what seemed beautiful on the outside to resembling a prison ground.

Well done to your wife's graduation & general well rounded family success as a good example of getting on in life - it's inspiring to know. Your writing online about flying has prompted me to do more with my model aircrafts hobby & other items to engage when weather permits.
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Interestingly, just as an experiment, earlier I was looking on Google maps at multi million pound houses in Oxshott, a place near London,& spotted houses there that are bigger than some schools in Blackpool, my hometown that I still live in, showing a massive difference in wealth & life expectations

Though loads of ppl only want to show off their wealth, expensive holidays or appreance. Maybe it's the key to getting more followers on SM because the algorithms are geared towards it but if not, there must be an evolutionary reason & for me, it's totally fascinating from a scientific point of view

I meant within variability realms naturally with a possibility that some interstellar objects having a mixture of both comet & asteroid material. E.g 1I/ʻOumuamua's composition from asteroid realms to comet, due to its non gravitational acceleration from off gassing, so is more comet like in nature.

I meant within variability realms naturally with a possibility that some interstellar objects having a mixture of both comet & asteroid material. E.g 1I/ʻOumuamua's composition from asteroid realms to comet, due to its non gravitational acceleration from off gassing, so is more comet like in nature.

Ref the other platform, so my apologies including it here if you've left there, but this is a screenshot of Grok's amusing interpretation on the physics of the whimsical world of neutrinos thread I wrote originally on that platform (1st link), of which I copied here (2nd link).
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Claire C ζ(s)mith & Bsky/My Website/GooglePhotos⚛️ on X: "Not read about it yet but a good sized comet/object of interstellar origins, with great velocity toward our solar system at nearly 90° (not quite) on the galactic plane & hyperbolic orbit must be an intriguing object & unusual event for #Astronomy & astrophysics #Borisov C/2019Q4" / X Not read about it yet but a good sized comet/object of interstellar origins, with great velocity toward our solar system at nearly 90° (not quite) on the galactic plane & hyperbolic orbit must be an intriguing object & unusual event for #Astronomy & astrophysics #Borisov C/2019Q4

Apparently 3I/ATLAS Comet Atlas #CometATLAS #3IATLAS is unusual so wondering if its properties are still within the realms of (comet behaviour) variability, but it's uncertain at this stage.

I'm undecided on whether to write a thread on it like this comet Borisov I did yrs ago
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Claire C ζ(s)mith & Bsky/My Website/GooglePhotos⚛️ on X: "Not read about it yet but a good sized comet/object of interstellar origins, with great velocity toward our solar system at nearly 90° (not quite) on the galactic plane & hyperbolic orbit must be an intriguing object & unusual event for #Astronomy & astrophysics #Borisov C/2019Q4" / X Not read about it yet but a good sized comet/object of interstellar origins, with great velocity toward our solar system at nearly 90° (not quite) on the galactic plane & hyperbolic orbit must be an intriguing object & unusual event for #Astronomy & astrophysics #Borisov C/2019Q4

Ha! I checked to see comet ATLAS, but clouds...

Apparently this 1 is unusual so wondering if its properties are still within the realms of (comet behaviour) variability, but this is uncertain at this stage.

Undecided on doing a write up on it like this comet I did yrs ago
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What u doin up? 🤔☺️

Moon through clouds...

I've just woken up & feel a bit hungry! Might grab a snack (not that it'd do much for me as I'd burn it off quick)but then I'm thinking of having a quick glance at the dark sky too from a window(assuming there are no clouds) & it's also just an excuse to do some more astronomy.
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Telescopes on QVC (TV) live now if you're interested in astronomy!

Hya Marcus.

This is what I like about the science called physics. I recently wrote a whimsical thread on this subject (linked).

These particles have very intriguing properties...

Thanks for sharing!

Regards

Claire

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I found the 1 here 1st then looked at my (other platform) archive & found that (I'd copied this 1 over from there) today, as I'd posted it there originally. I'm gradually copying everything from there over to here but it'll take some time because I've written a lot of threads on there over the yrs.

I've just found this earlier post I wrote just after I started using Bluesky here.

It's about my lifetime or #lifelong interest in #science & items I've had since childhood.

E.g are books & magazines from the mid 70s & early 80s.

I'll soon extent this original thread to include my 1st telescopes.

If you're interested in #mathematicalphysics mathematical physics, here's a short thread (it's in screenshots too) I wrote about a Professor called Sir Roger Penrose & his 2 books I've had for many yrs.

He's my favourite scientist. I wanted to explore his thinking & methodology.

Grok on my online science, edu etc projects... an intriguing interpretation.

Looking happens by another way.

At the other end of the scale, if you're sat looking out of a moving train window, the world looks different again as the passage of time becomes segments of area whizzing by.

It's just another way to observe the world.

What matters, is you did.

Happy #Riemann's Hypothoween Hallothesis 🧙‍♂️🪄 🎃 !

Have A Non Trivial #Halloween2025
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#Halloween
#Riemann's #Hypothesis
#Mathematics
#Hall🎃oween #HappyHalloween

Happy #Riemann's Hypothoween Hallothesis 🧙‍♂️🪄 🎃 !

Have A Non Trivial #Halloween2025
Link to longer version from yrs ago
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Link to Twitter/X version yrs back (other platform)
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#Halloween
#Riemann's #Hypothesis
#Mathematics
#Hall🎃oween #HappyHalloween

Originating from outside our Solar System, comet C/2025 A6 & also named #cometlemmon, can be spotted in the Northwest sky from the UK.

This comet is made of ice & when approaching the Sun, melts to create a dusty bright tail.

With a very elongated orbit, it can be seen into next month of November.

Just to add, I've also got a remote controlled Mini Helicopter but forgot I'd left it on a shelf in a bag on its own, so I'll get that out & add it to this collection & a photo of it in the next wk. I've probably got more small model airplanes stored away too but smaller in scale & type.This is most

-cont The Amazing Returning Plane, Pocket Kite, 2 larger Zoom & Whizz kites, Balsa Wood Aeroplane, yellow frizzbe, Red Flying Atom, Ribbon Streamer, 2 Rubber Powered Model Planes, Piper Super Cub Model Aeroplane, LED Heliball & UFO Mirage X1. (The Returning Plane & Heliball by @sciencemuseum.org.uk)

- continuing my collection of grown up toys (childhood hobby), these are my remote (& 2 radio controlled) cars & buggies I bought over recent yrs. Unlike model airplanes I used to play with when I was younger as in my previous tweet, I didn't have remote controlled cars so this is a more recent set.

Short Thread

The rare times I'd spend with my Dad after my parents divorce mid 70s, we'd go to a park & play with model aeroplanes (usually Balsa Wood & elastic band types) & I made paper aeroplanes at home. Here's my collection I dug out a few days ago I bought yrs ago (amongst other items).

Suncloud

The late afternoon Sun shines on a cloud in the North East direction, creating a warm glow from the sky.

Nature's wonders are there to be enjoyed if stopping & looking around with more interest & depth.

There's a cool wind now, blowing the cloud away towards the East.

Specifically, & obviously scientifically it's tomorrow Sunday at 2 am, but if you put your clocks back tonight, you'll get more shelf room sooner!

#clocksgoback #daylightsavingtimeends