T. Emil Rivera-Thorsen · @thriveth
770 followers · 1459 posts · Server astrodon.social

I don't want to link to the 🐦 Site, but it seems the @iau_org has added an absurd amendmend to its Code of Conduct, forbidding members to discriminate harassers for being harrassers, forbidding any pushback against their participation in IAU activities beyond what the IAU leadership itself has deemed reasonable.

In essence, if a known bully and sexual harasser is invited as the keynote speaker to an IAU event, I would be in breach for pushing back against it.

#IAU #Astrodon #astronomy

Last updated 1 year ago

Daniel Fischer · @cosmos4u
1451 followers · 2733 posts · Server scicomm.xyz

Now beginning on youtube.com/watch?v=7TlmznywUY the OAO / seminar "The Cultural Relevance of Dark and Quiet Sky Protection".

#megaconstellation #darksky #IAU

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Daniel Fischer · @cosmos4u
1200 followers · 1549 posts · Server scicomm.xyz

The Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature of the International Astronomical Union () has approved an official name for a mesa-like lunar mountain that towers above the landscape carved by craters near the ’s south pole - this unique feature will now be referred to as Mons , after NASA mathematician and computer programmer Melba Roy Mouton: iau.org/news/pressreleases/det and nasa.gov/feature/ames/moon-mou

#mouton #moon #IAU

Last updated 2 years ago

Tino Eberl ✅ · @tinoeberl
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Daniel Fischer · @cosmos4u
727 followers · 615 posts · Server scicomm.xyz

The Center for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky from Satellite Constellation Interference expresses concern about the recently launched prototype 3 satellite’s impact on astronomy. New measurements reveal that this low Earth orbiting satellite is now one of the brightest objects in the night sky, outshining all but the brightest stars. In addition, the satellite’s use of terrestrial radio frequencies poses a new challenge to radio astronomy: iau.org/news/pressreleases/det

#bluewalker #IAU

Last updated 2 years ago

Benjamin Winkel · @HIprocessor
291 followers · 180 posts · Server astrodon.social

@knud @jknodlseder

Das (Opticon-Radionet-Pilot, orp-h2020.eu/) ist ein EU gefördertes Projekt. Da sind eigentlich alle europäischen Observatorien dabei. Die Themen sind breit gefächert, aber es gibt zwei Joint Actions zum Thema Lichtverschmutzung und Störungen der Radioastronomie.

Das (cps.iau.org/) ist das neue Center, welches sich mit Auswirkungen von grossen Satellitenkonstellationen auf die Astronomie beschäftigt.

#orp #cps #IAU

Last updated 2 years ago

Benjamin Winkel · @HIprocessor
208 followers · 107 posts · Server astrodon.social

@AlexSanterne @VRubinObs It's still not too late, to do something about it. Join the (cps.iau.org/) and help!

Also your regional radio astronomy spectrum management groups are working very hard to protect the sky. We need your help, too. @Jwilliams

#IAU #cps #IUCAF #corf #CRAF #rafcap

Last updated 2 years ago

Ari J · @webbiapina
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Vaikka päivä vaihtuu, jatkamme työtä turvallisen lentämisen hyväksi. /
Valmistamme, ylläpidämme, varmistamme työkaluja ja järjestelmiä, niin lennonjohtajille kuin asiakkaillemme kuten myös lentoyhtiöille ja kaikille sidosryhmillemme.

#Finavia #SLJY #IAU #ILTT #IFATSEA #Atsep

Last updated 2 years ago

Stephane Neveu · @Stef_Astro
58 followers · 124 posts · Server astrodon.social

Découvrez la super vidéo d' Anjarafanilo Nandrasana Alicia RABESON, 12 ans, sur les constellations !
Elle remporte le concours 2022 du film astronomique -ados organisé par la Société Astronomique de France en collaboration avec Liban, - Astronomy, - Astronomie Sénégal et l' Maurice.

80 ont réalisé 54 vidéos sur une question astronomique de leur choix avec l'aide de leur parrain/marraine .

youtu.be/MPdF3ehvJS4

#Younivers #astro #UniversCiel #Haikintana #ASPA #IAU #jeunes #astronome

Last updated 2 years ago

Adamas Nemesis · @adamasnemesis
571 followers · 3789 posts · Server social.adamasnemesis.com

The IAU tried, but "planet" is a contested term with a rich history, opening up even more worldbuilding possibilities than one might think.

Read more at my : adamasnemesis.com/2022/10/21/w

This post's featured image is a photograph of Pluto's atmosphere backlit, taken by NASA's New Horizons probe.

#blog #worldbuilding #planets #definitionofplanet #pluto #IAU #history #alternatehistory #futurology #futurism #future #linguistics #astronomy #science

Last updated 2 years ago

Aktion Freiheit statt Angst · @aktionfsa
380 followers · 1025 posts · Server eupublic.social