Duke Skygawker
@dukeskygawker.bsky.social
The only known Barstronomer. Resident Astronomer at Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary (BISWRAIDSS). Also street astronomer appearing most often on bar patios. Dark sky enthusiast, visual observer.
Like a number of astronomy acquaintances, I picked up an automated deep sky camera this year. It hasn't been clear much since then here, but I did manage to get these shots
December 31, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Like a number of astronomy acquaintances, I picked up an automated deep sky camera this year. It hasn't been clear much since then here, but I did manage to get these shots
Closing out 2025 commemorating the second birthday of my only grandchild, born New Year's eve two years ago, and remembering my good friend Otis Redding, constant companion for nearly a decade who departed this summer.
December 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Closing out 2025 commemorating the second birthday of my only grandchild, born New Year's eve two years ago, and remembering my good friend Otis Redding, constant companion for nearly a decade who departed this summer.
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Heads up, aurora chasers!
www.space.com/rare-double-...
www.space.com/rare-double-...
Rare double solar blast unleashes 2 CMEs towards Earth — auroras possible April 16
Double solar eruptions could spark G2 geomagnetic storms and auroras above northern U.S. states on April 16. Keep your eyes on the skies!
www.space.com
April 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Heads up, aurora chasers!
www.space.com/rare-double-...
www.space.com/rare-double-...
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All hail the mighty Sky Boobs
April 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
All hail the mighty Sky Boobs
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Saturn's iconic rings will seemingly "disappear" from view this weekend
www.space.com/stargazing/s...
www.space.com/stargazing/s...
Saturn's iconic rings will 'disappear' this weekend. Here's why
Saturn's rings tilt out of view every fourteen to seventeen Earth years. In 2032, they will be at their best again during their period of maximum tilt as seen from Earth.
www.space.com
March 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Saturn's iconic rings will seemingly "disappear" from view this weekend
www.space.com/stargazing/s...
www.space.com/stargazing/s...
Cloud cover forecast is thankfully getting better for Friday morning's total lunar eclipse, at least in NW OH. Your conditions will vary, unless you're here. For us, the Moon enters the umbra 110am, fully covered at 227am, and greatest totality at 258am.
March 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse in Lima, Ohio, USA
Start time, end time, animation, and detailed viewing information for the upcoming eclipse in Lima, Ohio, USA
www.timeanddate.com
March 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Cloud cover forecast is thankfully getting better for Friday morning's total lunar eclipse, at least in NW OH. Your conditions will vary, unless you're here. For us, the Moon enters the umbra 110am, fully covered at 227am, and greatest totality at 258am.
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🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
March 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Still one of the funniest aurora jokes I've seen. #auroraborealis
January 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Still one of the funniest aurora jokes I've seen. #auroraborealis
A look down the barrel of the 16" reflector at Little Sand Bay Nature Preserve, Beaver Island, MI USA during setup on Labor Day Weekend 2024. Nearly 60 showed up to look, an astounding crowd on the isolated island.
January 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A look down the barrel of the 16" reflector at Little Sand Bay Nature Preserve, Beaver Island, MI USA during setup on Labor Day Weekend 2024. Nearly 60 showed up to look, an astounding crowd on the isolated island.
In the buffer zone of the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary, declared by DSI in April 2024 after several years of work by a small team of dedicated dark sky enthusiasts. One of less than two dozen recognized Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world.
January 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
In the buffer zone of the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary, declared by DSI in April 2024 after several years of work by a small team of dedicated dark sky enthusiasts. One of less than two dozen recognized Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world.
Prepping for a public program at Donegal Bay Pavilion on the NW shore of Beaver Island, MI, USA./1
January 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Prepping for a public program at Donegal Bay Pavilion on the NW shore of Beaver Island, MI, USA./1