Hakeem Oluseyi

Infographic depicting the planetary alignment of Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune, Venus, and Mercury in an arc above the horizon. The moon is on the left and each planet is labeled with an eye for visible (Mercury & Venus), a binocular symbol (Jupiter & Saturn), or a telescope symbol (Uranus & Neptune) to indicate how best to view them.

This weekend, don't forget to check out a rare 6-planet alignment shortly after sunset on Saturday, February 28. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus will be visible from our vantage point here on Earth - although you will likely need a telescope for Uranus and Neptune. 🔭🌏

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Screenshot of Dr Hakeem Oluseyi on ABC News with the headline "Obama clears up views on aliens after saying 'they're real'"

Curious about the potential for alien life? Our CEO, Dr Hakeem Oluseyi, joined ABC News live this evening to chat about Obama's recent comments and what he thinks we'll discover hidden in our own solar system 🪐👽💫

Watch the 5-minute video: abcnews.com/video/130216...

Hi, gents. I left FIT in 2019, which had a large, successful Army ROTC program. I was co-Director of their 2nd most popular major: Interdisciplinary Sciences. I'm surprised to hear that FIT has fallen out of their favor. We had great relationships with the officers, students, and their families.

Another orbit around our local star for the Astronomical Society of the Pacific!💫

For 137 years, we've been looking up - together. Sharing the wonder of the universe connects us on a cosmic level. We're proud to have brought you closer to the stars since 1889 - thank you for celebrating with us.🍾🥂

Hmmm...? But my oath.

Thank you! Particles of Thought has been on a break but will return soon. I anticipate new episodes will begin dropping late next month. Thank you so much for joining the conversation!

WHY DO WE EXIST? | Kirkus Reviews From the Big Bang to big brains.

Kirkus Reviews describes Why Do We Exist? as "a sweeping, lively tour of the cosmos that makes life feel like a miracle," noting its "exceedingly clear explanations of the science," and "propulsive pace from start to finish."

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Out April 21, 2026. Preorder 🔗 a.co/d/0bQ58m1y

The book cover for A Quantum Life by Hakeem Oluseyi

6. A Quantum Life - a fascinating read and window into Hakeem’s life. His openness and transparency about his life, plus his determination and perseverance, were inspiring.

Weekend plans? A humble suggestion: listen to Andy Riess and Hakeem Oluseyi on this podcast. It’s a joy to hear them talk. And yes, Mallarmé already hinted at it: Un Coup de dés jamais n’abolira le hasard. Riess brought it into the real world. Powerful!!

Thank you so much! Dr. Levin is amazing.

Book #5 of 2025: A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars by Hakeem Oluseyi and Joshua Horwitz

Bookcase K — ASP Library Project Bookcase K includes: SETI, extraterrestrial life, history of telescopes and observatories, and modern observatories.

Bookcase K: MORE search for life, evolution, and a few books that are "out there", plus history of the telescope, and observatories of the world. 🧪 📚 🔭

#ASPLibrary

www.asplibraryproject.com/blog/bookcas...

Bookcase J — ASP Library Project Bookcase J includes: Earth, Earth Science, the Moon, history of humans and the cosmos, philosophy of science/astronomy, and life outside our solar system.

Bookcase J is full of books about: the Earth, the Moon, the relationship between humans and the cosmos, and the search for life elsewhere. 🧪 📚 🔭

#ASPLibrary

www.asplibraryproject.com/blog/bookcas...

Bookcase H — ASP Library Project Bookcase H includes: uncorrected proofs and popular mainstream science books/authors.

Bookcase H is small but mighty: uncorrected advance proofs and pop-sci books you'd find in most bookstores, but getting them from me means supporting @astrosociety.org which you know you want to do. 😉

www.asplibraryproject.com/blog/bookcas...

Bookcase G — ASP Library Project Bookcase G includes: educational texts for science, science teachers, intro astronomy, intro physics, and cosmology.

Bookcase G is for the educators among you: LOADS of astro 101 texts, and intro/advanced texts for physics and cosmology too. #ASPLibrary 🧪 📚 🔭

www.asplibraryproject.com/blog/bookcas...

Bookcase F — ASP Library Project Bookcase F includes: quantum mechanics, relativity, time, general pop-sci astronomy books, and multicultural astronomy books.

Bookcase F is for the quantum and relativity fans among you, plus some pop-sci books, and a shelf of multi-cultural astronomy w/ some very cool gems. #ASPLibrary 🧪 📚 🔭

www.asplibraryproject.com/blog/bookcas...

Bookcase E — ASP Library Project Bookcase E includes: books on individual bodies in the solar system (sun + planets + minor bodies like comets, asteroids, and meteors).

Bookcase E is all Solar System all the time: Sun, planets, minor bodies, etc. BONUS: Arizona Press books dedicated to each solar sys topic! #ASPLibrary 🧪 📚 🔭

(N.B. there's no Bookcase D bc that's where I'm keeping the $ books going on ebay lol)

www.asplibraryproject.com/blog/bookcas...

Bookcase C — ASP Library Project Bookcase C includes: books about the cosmos and science.

Bookcase C is a mix of popular science books on the cosmos, science, and the history of science. For some reason, my brain can't think of any other ways to describe them but I knew exactly what I was doing grouping them like this. 😅
#ASPLibrary 🧪 📚 🔭

www.asplibraryproject.com/blog/bookcas...

Bookcase B — ASP Library Project Bookcase B includes: Large scale structure, galaxies, stars, stellar evolution, variable stars, supernovae, black holes, and multiwavelength astronomy.

Bookcase B is filled with large-scale structure, galaxies, galaxy evolution, nebulae, star-formation, stellar evolution (variable stars, black holes, supernovae), and mutli-wavelength astronomy. 🧪 📚 🔭
#ASPLibrary

www.asplibraryproject.com/blog/bookcas...

ASP Library Project

Okay space/science/book nerds, I've come up with a way to share ALL the @astrosociety.org books that are available for purchase: www.asplibraryproject.com 🧪 📚 🔭

Each bookcase is a blog post with photos of each and every shelf. If you see something you like, fill out the contact form!

#ASPLIbrary

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Do you think #scicomm is more important than ever these days? I definitely do ... and so do @icy-pete.bsky.social @drjoehanson.bsky.social @ravenscimaven.bsky.social @simonoxfphys.com and many more.

Join us TODAY 11am-2pm for a special live @pbsnews.org broadcast + Reddit AMA at the same time! ⬇️

Gearing up to start in 10 minutes with @simonoxfphys.com and @hmoluseyi.bsky.social! Join us live on the link below and on Reddit at www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...

Why Do We Exist?: The Nine Realms of Universe that Make You Possible Why Do We Exist?: The Nine Realms of Universe that Make You Possible - Kindle edition by Oluseyi, Hakeem, Johnson-Shelton, Nils. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Why Do We Exist?: The Nine Realms of Universe that Make You Possible.

My new book, "Why Do We Exist? The Nine Realms of the Universe That Make You Possible," is officially available for preorder. Please snag a copy for yourself—and maybe a few extras for the curious minds in your life.

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YouTube video by Does It Fly? | Roddenberry Entertainment The Evolutionary Case for REAL DRAGONS

New Does It Fly? episode is out! And @hmoluseyi.bsky.social and I are talkin' about dragons!!! Enjoy this look at the science + story of the animated HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films as you get ready to go see the new live action version! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww84...

Michelle is not active ok Xitter as far as I can tell. BTW, she is as warm and brilliant in person as she comes across on TV. I miss working with her!

YouTube video by Does It Fly? | Roddenberry Entertainment Could THE LAST OF US Actually COME TRUE?!?

In honor of the new season of #TheLastOfUs, @hmoluseyi.bsky.social and I take a look at the science and story of Cordyceps, the brain infecting fungus 🧠 🍄 on the latest episode of #DoesItFlyPodcast. Could it really happen? Check it out: youtu.be/h8141JQ_kes?...
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NASA’s coverage of last April’s Total Solar Eclipse, featuring telescope footage provided by our own @kuiperkat.org, has been nominated for a Webby Award!!

To show your support, vote for the coverage via:
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Omg Hakeem Oluseyi will be in the next The Planetary Society book club! I wish I could participate! 😭