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Beth Johnson

@planetarypan.bsky.social

Planetary scientist, podcast host, cat wrangler. Communication specialist for the SETI Institute. planetarypan.medium.com #WomeninSTEM

1,705 Followers  |  736 Following  |  268 Posts  |  Joined: 03.07.2023  |  1.839

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Tagging all my space peeps, new theme song for y'all!
@astrokatie.com @roguenasa.altgov.info @longhairnasaguy.bsky.social @spacejammie.bsky.social
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youtu.be/mNLzeeTiYd8?...

08.02.2026 03:33 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

💯on all counts.

07.02.2026 03:39 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A calico cat sleeping lengthwise on a black and white blanket covering the legs of their human.

A calico cat sleeping lengthwise on a black and white blanket covering the legs of their human.

I cannot work like this… 🐈

28.01.2026 21:23 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Welcome to the Pandemonium! | Planetary Pandemoniumn Get more from Planetary Pandemoniumn on Patreon

Hi, y'all! I'm finally ready to announce... my new podcast, Planetary Pandemonium, is coming soon. We'll meet at the intersection of space science and science fiction. There will be cats. Check out my Patreon for more info! 🧪 👩‍🔬 🐈‍⬛

www.patreon.com/posts/welcom...

26.01.2026 17:28 — 👍 10    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0

Oh, hey, that's me!

People keep asking me about SETI@home, and today, I will have some answers. But #notaliens. Yet. Come watch and bring your questions!

22.01.2026 21:23 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Felis Celestis The planets reimagined as feline counterparts: blue-green Earth, sunny Venus, red Mars, hefty Jupiter, and ringed Saturn. A planetary enamel pin series blending design, cats, and the character of each...

Proud to be the 24th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Felis Celestis! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/c...

Seriously. Cats. Space. @chopshopstore.bsky.social were you in my brain???

22.01.2026 19:00 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hi, Michael! I would love to have you on SETI Live to talk about your new book. Is there a way to reach you or your publicist to send a formal invitation?

18.01.2026 06:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
SETI Live record button logo. Starry background. Text: What to Expect 2026. Inset: (back) Lunar surface. (left) Beth Johnson. (right) Franck Marchis.

SETI Live record button logo. Starry background. Text: What to Expect 2026. Inset: (back) Lunar surface. (left) Beth Johnson. (right) Franck Marchis.

Next #SETILive: TODAY, 8 January, 2:30 PST

2026 brings a dense lineup of space science milestones: crewed lunar missions, new observatories, planetary exploration, and data releases that will shape the next decade.

Join @planetarypan.bsky.social and @allplanets.bsky.social to connect the dots! 🧪 🔭

08.01.2026 20:00 — 👍 13    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1

I always enjoy chatting with Cynthia, and this interview was no different. Amazing how scientists and engineers quickly repurposed existing spacecraft to observe comet 3I/ATLAS, including Europa Clipper!

07.01.2026 22:58 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I am an amateur astronomer who handles social media for two space science/astronomy organizations. I want to share my personal experiences and imagery.

07.01.2026 01:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Yes

07.01.2026 01:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

@bot.astronomy.blue signup

07.01.2026 01:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Red brick and tan stucco building with an iridescent brass dome to the left and a sign that reads International Dark Sky Discovery Center on the right. Pictured from the parking lot.

Red brick and tan stucco building with an iridescent brass dome to the left and a sign that reads International Dark Sky Discovery Center on the right. Pictured from the parking lot.

Entrance view of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center. On the far left, a small observatory dome peeks above the roofline. Taken from the courtyard from next to a tree, a covered bench, a sculpture, and a lit Christmas decoration.

Entrance view of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center. On the far left, a small observatory dome peeks above the roofline. Taken from the courtyard from next to a tree, a covered bench, a sculpture, and a lit Christmas decoration.

This place may not be open to the public or even finished, but the building and location are both beautiful. I am excited for the tour! And dinner, of course. 🧪🔭👩‍🔬 #aas247

07.01.2026 00:37 — 👍 22    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1

I mean, I'm glad my mom has a nebulizer I can use, but I also... hate using the nebulizer. I end up so shaky. Ugh.

06.01.2026 21:11 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hi, y’all. I won’t be at #aas247 today due to a severe asthma attack. I’m fine but shaky from the treatment.

I’ll be at the Dark Sky Discovery Center tour tonight tho. If you’re coming, let me know so I can say hello! 🧪🔭👩‍🔬

06.01.2026 20:58 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

My cats are adorable.

06.01.2026 19:01 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I’m at the SETI Institute booth in the exhibition hall for the next hour or so if you want to drop by.

05.01.2026 23:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I'm sure you did fine. Let's test that out and meet up! I promise to be gentle and non-judgmental.

05.01.2026 17:11 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Oh, I wish you were here! Related question: Would you be interested in being a guest on my new podcast? I want to talk to all my old-school scicomm friends and see where they're at now.

05.01.2026 17:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Definitely! I was hoping you’d be here

05.01.2026 02:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I am so sad that I missed out on this! I remember sharing with an anime con once. That was fun.

05.01.2026 01:48 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A woman’s hand holds an attendee badge for the AAS 247th winter conference. Text: Beth Johnson, she/her/hers, SETI Institute, Member. A red press sticker hangs from the bottom.

A woman’s hand holds an attendee badge for the AAS 247th winter conference. Text: Beth Johnson, she/her/hers, SETI Institute, Member. A red press sticker hangs from the bottom.

It’s that time of year, and for the first time in over a decade, I am in person at #AAS247! Excited to be here. Want me to check out your work? Let me know. I’m looking forward stories and podcast guests. 🧪🔭👩‍🔬

05.01.2026 01:37 — 👍 40    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

This is neat. May I please be added to the reading group?

02.01.2026 05:27 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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🐈‍⬛🤍

31.12.2025 13:54 — 👍 5901    🔁 2170    💬 24    📌 21

My son will be bragging about being right for years. Thank you!

27.12.2025 05:42 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Tonight’s pointless debate between the men in my life…

Is the Flash’s ring suit compressed or shrunken?

@gailsimone.bsky.social got an opinion?

27.12.2025 05:38 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 4    📌 2

It's always fun to chat with Franck, no matter the topic, but I am now incredibly excited for his latest project.

09.12.2025 20:07 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

An excellent thread on structural bullshit in academia, how to avoid mental traps, and encouragement to people from marginalized backgrounds. The system isn’t fair, but it can be gamed and it’s designed to intimidate people into failing. Don’t let them fool you.

04.12.2025 22:57 — 👍 40    🔁 15    💬 2    📌 1

I was wondering. Such an odd alert and then no actual quake shown on the map. Thanks for the clarification!

04.12.2025 18:06 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Relatable Corvid

03.12.2025 21:27 — 👍 6889    🔁 2135    💬 102    📌 248

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