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Thomas Connor

thomasconnor@mstdn.social

<p>Astrophysicist at Center for Astrophysics | Harvard &amp; Smithsonian --- Runner --- Failed hipster --- Bad at Jokes</p><p>Personal Account. Often more interested in posting about Boston, biking, and public transit than astro.</p>

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    I am so incredibly disappointed in this peach.

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    #DarthAndDroids has come to an end, reaching the closing shot of Episode IX. One of the top tier narrative + humor web comics, a relic of a more civilized age. https://www.darthsanddroids.net/

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    #PRIMA it is -- NASA selected the FIR probe for future study. While it&amp;#39;s sad the X-ray probe competing against PRIMA didn&amp;#39;t get a fair shake, hopefully this will lead to prioritizing a Flagship followup. https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-selects-far-infrared-telescope-as-first-in-new-mission-class/

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    Dang, that sunset was fantastic! Glad I happened to look outside when I did. #Boston

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    There&amp;#39;s an active bomb threat at #Harvard, which is probably (hopefully) just an incel and/or someone not wanting to take a quiz, but it&amp;#39;s been going on for over two hours now and they&amp;#39;re still keeping two buildings closed. Hopefully just an overabundance of caution...

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    A week into the new fiscal year, and my research group is still averaging more than one submitted proposal per day (PI-ed in my group). Not something we will be able to sustain, mind you, but it&amp;#39;s fun while it is lasting! #AcademicChatter #Astrodon

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    #CambridgeMA science fans/ parents of Science fans -- your friendly, neighborhood Center for Astrophysics is having our yearly educational (free) open house. More details at the link below, but come catch up on the universe today from noon to four. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cambridge-explores-the-universe-2026-tickets-2002754074349

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    I feel like 2016 had far too many beloved figures passing, and 2026 is trying to top it. RIP, Patrick Stewart.

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    The #NewYorkCentral and an Amtrak #Acela Avelia Liberty next to each other, just as God intended 🥲 #MBTA #Railroads #Railfan

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    Hitting a double achievement on the #MBTA today -- traveling backwards (train reversing with passengers on board) while in the lowest numbered car in active service (not the oldest ... The Internet says that&amp;#39;s 1616). Supposedly something is under the wheels of a train at Charles ( @universalhub ) #Boston #UselessAchievements #MBTARedLine