Astronomer, software engineer. Supporting space telescopes, open science, and data access in astrophysics. Thrilled and haunted by dots on stars. http://brettmorr.is/ Posts my own, not my employer's.
So long and thanks for all the wine.
Playful Dolphins in Blue WaterALT: Playful Dolphins in Blue Waterstatic.klipy.comNahel BelgherzeBordeaux, France, has now recorded more days above 40°C in 2026 alone than during the entire 105-year period from 1920 (when observations began) to 2025. This is deeply shocking.
Things you might say to juice the stocks as the bubble reaches its limits: fortune.com/2026/07/27/s...
Sam Altman thinks the singularity is already here, but an expert says OpenAI’s Hugging Face breach doesn’t prove it | Fortune“It’s the first time in like more than a decade I've thought about what is the next thing,” the OpenAI CEO said.fortune.comThis Thanksgiving, get ready for the buddy comedy you’ve been waiting for…
ESOThe conclusion of a century-long quest 😲 Our VLT obtained firm evidence that Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star in the Orion constellation and one of the most famous stars in the night sky, is not alone! 🔭 🧪 1/4
Become a full stack engineer for @stsci.edu. 🧪 🔭 #astrocode Must be US citizen or permanent resident. Due Aug 24! apply.workable.com/stsci/j/2194...
Full Stack Software Engineer II - Space Telescope Science InstituteFull Stack Software EngineerThe Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), is NASA’s science operations center for mission...apply.workable.comPerhaps Farage can “gift” a few million to help out. Since we’re all pretty sure we can’t tax billionaires for their fair share, can we at least seize their payouts?
Chris LintottShort-sighted, stupid cuts to the UKRI budget include shutting down Jodrell Bank, the icon of British astronomy. (Many other cuts too, including 20% to our brand new @vrubinobs.bsky.social). Interesting politically to shut down a major facility in...um..Manchester 🔭 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The effects of climate change on astronomy: cutting the phone lines to spacecraft throughout the solar system. 🧪🔭
Andy ScollickThe Madrid Deep Space Communication Complex at Robledo de Chavela municipality in the Community of Madrid, Spain on fire. Burgohondo wildfire. 📷 via Infues Avila
This object in the outer solar system has completed one orbit since dogs were domesticated. 🔭🧪
Luke DonesNew extreme Trans-Neptunian Object 2025 LS2 just dropped JPL orbit Semimajor axis = 523 ± 88 au Orbital period = 11963 ± 3031 years Perihelion distance = 43.2 ± 0.4 au Inclination = 12.6 degrees Absolute magnitude = 6.4 ± 0.3 Minor Planet Electronic Circular N55
The game is afoot. 🔭🍿
Tara MurphyWe've discovered another long period transient with ASKAP! Source #15 in this small but growing population. It repeats every 36 minutes, but despite many observations (see plot) we're not sure what it is. New paper by Joshua Pritchard: doi.org/10.1017/pasa... #radioastro
The COVID-driven decline in trust in the US scientific community is dominated by a political machine and media ecosystem in lockstep. To be hopeful for a minute – if events and administrations have done the damage, maybe they can undo it too. This wasn’t and isn’t inevitable. 🧪
NatureMany researchers are worrying about the public's reduced trust in science - where do the real problems lie? go.nature.com/4p7K3rW
Took me a second to understand that this isn’t Itokawa.
Andrew JonesAnd another new asteroid! Here's Torifune, captured during yesterday's flyby by Hayabusa2. www.jaxa.jp/press/2026/0...
Reminder: we’re accepting submissions through the end of August. 🔭
Oxford AcademicPreparing for one of the most powerful space telescopes ever conceived.🔭 📢 Call for Papers: Software, tools & methodologies supporting the Habitable Worlds Observatory—now open in #RASTI. 🗓 Deadline: 31 August 2026 🔗 oxford.ly/4dTlZ6O @rasjournals.bsky.social | #FutureTelescopes
Register (free!) to learn interactive data visualization and analysis tools for JWST and beyond, from @stsci.edu JWebbinar 50 - Hands-on Demo Viewing, and Analyzing JWST Data with Jdaviz 5.0 🔭 www.stsci.edu/contents/eve...
JWebbinar 50 - Hands-on Demo, Viewing, and Analyzing JWST Data with Jdaviz 5.0www.stsci.eduAperiodic reminder: there used to be a third branch of government in these conversations.
Steve VladeckThere's no sugar-coating Slaughter. It's an enormously important ruling (far more important than the other three decisions #SCOTUS handed down today). It's a huge win for Trump/the executive. And it's going to have massive ramifications for the functioning of the government long after Trump is gone.