Jim Craig
@jccstarguy.bsky.social
Astro-nerd, compulsive punster, skeptic (but not a cynic)
The championship bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier that took place in the Philippines was known as “The Thrilla in Manila.”
The UFC match that took place at the White House last Sunday should be known as “The Yawn on the Lawn.”
The UFC match that took place at the White House last Sunday should be known as “The Yawn on the Lawn.”
June 18, 2026 at 2:42 PM
The championship bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier that took place in the Philippines was known as “The Thrilla in Manila.”
The UFC match that took place at the White House last Sunday should be known as “The Yawn on the Lawn.”
The UFC match that took place at the White House last Sunday should be known as “The Yawn on the Lawn.”
I saw that @aoc.bsky.social said that tRump wants his face in passports as his own mini Mount Rushmore. I think it’s more nefarious than that. With his face in them, the MAGAts are more likely to get passports that the SAVE act will require as ID.
May 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I saw that @aoc.bsky.social said that tRump wants his face in passports as his own mini Mount Rushmore. I think it’s more nefarious than that. With his face in them, the MAGAts are more likely to get passports that the SAVE act will require as ID.
From the government's official "Eat Real Food" site, it looks more like a game of Cards Against Humanity.
March 16, 2026 at 6:28 PM
From the government's official "Eat Real Food" site, it looks more like a game of Cards Against Humanity.
I recently acquired a new Askar 71F flat field refractor telescope. For the last two nights, the skies have been clear and calm which has allowed me to capture 10½ hours of data on IC 1848, the Soul Nebula.
January 13, 2026 at 5:51 PM
I recently acquired a new Askar 71F flat field refractor telescope. For the last two nights, the skies have been clear and calm which has allowed me to capture 10½ hours of data on IC 1848, the Soul Nebula.
First light with a new Askar 71F flat field refractor.
IC 1848, the Soul Nebula, in dual band HA/OIII, 5 hours and 24 minutes.
IC 1848, the Soul Nebula, in dual band HA/OIII, 5 hours and 24 minutes.
January 12, 2026 at 4:58 PM
First light with a new Askar 71F flat field refractor.
IC 1848, the Soul Nebula, in dual band HA/OIII, 5 hours and 24 minutes.
IC 1848, the Soul Nebula, in dual band HA/OIII, 5 hours and 24 minutes.
Reprocessing some old data to see what I can get from it now that I've learned new techniques.
This is Mars from October 8, 2020.
This is Mars from October 8, 2020.
December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Reprocessing some old data to see what I can get from it now that I've learned new techniques.
This is Mars from October 8, 2020.
This is Mars from October 8, 2020.
My phone just autocorrected Mar-A-Lago to Mar-A-Lego.
Maybe it’s commenting on all the plastic surgery we see in the faces of the visitors.
Maybe it’s commenting on all the plastic surgery we see in the faces of the visitors.
December 2, 2025 at 1:31 PM
My phone just autocorrected Mar-A-Lago to Mar-A-Lego.
Maybe it’s commenting on all the plastic surgery we see in the faces of the visitors.
Maybe it’s commenting on all the plastic surgery we see in the faces of the visitors.
So if I tag @profanity.accountant, it will tell me how much I swear here?
Interesting because I don't think I do it a lot.
Interesting because I don't think I do it a lot.
December 1, 2025 at 3:20 AM
So if I tag @profanity.accountant, it will tell me how much I swear here?
Interesting because I don't think I do it a lot.
Interesting because I don't think I do it a lot.
@stellerarts.com I think I found your t-shirt.
November 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
@stellerarts.com I think I found your t-shirt.
Can't stay up late to do astrophotography so I shot something easy and very visible.
The full moon in November is called the Beaver Moon (beavers prepare for winter this time of year).
More info in the alt text.
The full moon in November is called the Beaver Moon (beavers prepare for winter this time of year).
More info in the alt text.
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Can't stay up late to do astrophotography so I shot something easy and very visible.
The full moon in November is called the Beaver Moon (beavers prepare for winter this time of year).
More info in the alt text.
The full moon in November is called the Beaver Moon (beavers prepare for winter this time of year).
More info in the alt text.
I rented a house for 10 years. We weren’t allowed to hang pictures, paint anything but off-white or put any structures outside. It’s because we were there temporarily.
Imagine if I’d torn down the garage to build a new game room.
Watching what’s happening in DC, I can identify with my landlord.
Imagine if I’d torn down the garage to build a new game room.
Watching what’s happening in DC, I can identify with my landlord.
October 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I rented a house for 10 years. We weren’t allowed to hang pictures, paint anything but off-white or put any structures outside. It’s because we were there temporarily.
Imagine if I’d torn down the garage to build a new game room.
Watching what’s happening in DC, I can identify with my landlord.
Imagine if I’d torn down the garage to build a new game room.
Watching what’s happening in DC, I can identify with my landlord.
Giving a talk at my astronomy club meeting this evening on planetary #astrophotography because I got an award for this picture.
Wish me luck.🔭
Wish me luck.🔭
October 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Giving a talk at my astronomy club meeting this evening on planetary #astrophotography because I got an award for this picture.
Wish me luck.🔭
Wish me luck.🔭
I set up my astronomy gear to automatically capture images. For the first time, it worked the entire night without any snags.
I hope to do the same tonight.
IC 1805 - The Heart Nebula (dual band HA and OIII filter)
I hope to do the same tonight.
IC 1805 - The Heart Nebula (dual band HA and OIII filter)
October 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I set up my astronomy gear to automatically capture images. For the first time, it worked the entire night without any snags.
I hope to do the same tonight.
IC 1805 - The Heart Nebula (dual band HA and OIII filter)
I hope to do the same tonight.
IC 1805 - The Heart Nebula (dual band HA and OIII filter)
Great artist! Nice person!
Can you help?… I’m trying to find my people
I know there’s more space fans here… just not sure how to reach you
Feels weird to ask, but would you give me a signal boost by hitting share?
If you’re new… Hi I’m Cat, I make pretty picture of space 🥹 let’s connect if you like weird space art
I know there’s more space fans here… just not sure how to reach you
Feels weird to ask, but would you give me a signal boost by hitting share?
If you’re new… Hi I’m Cat, I make pretty picture of space 🥹 let’s connect if you like weird space art
October 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Great artist! Nice person!
I hope @naztronomy.com had as clear a night as I did. It finally clouded up around 11:00 so I wrapped up my livestream.
Here's a picture made from the video I shot.
Here's a picture made from the video I shot.
October 5, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I hope @naztronomy.com had as clear a night as I did. It finally clouded up around 11:00 so I wrapped up my livestream.
Here's a picture made from the video I shot.
Here's a picture made from the video I shot.
Tonight, Planet of Mystery will have its first ever live stream to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night.* It will run from 10:00 PM EDT (200 UT) until midnight (400 UT) or the moon goes behind the neighbors' trees.
www.youtube.com/live/5IjxCl_...
*Weather and operator ability permitting.
www.youtube.com/live/5IjxCl_...
*Weather and operator ability permitting.
Observe the Moon Night 2025
YouTube video by Planet of Mystery
www.youtube.com
October 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Tonight, Planet of Mystery will have its first ever live stream to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night.* It will run from 10:00 PM EDT (200 UT) until midnight (400 UT) or the moon goes behind the neighbors' trees.
www.youtube.com/live/5IjxCl_...
*Weather and operator ability permitting.
www.youtube.com/live/5IjxCl_...
*Weather and operator ability permitting.
Had a second rare clear night that allowed me to get a total of 10 hours of light frames of M 27, the Dumbbell Nebula, in hydrogen alpha and oxygen III wavelengths (dual band filter).
More info in the alt text.
More info in the alt text.
September 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Had a second rare clear night that allowed me to get a total of 10 hours of light frames of M 27, the Dumbbell Nebula, in hydrogen alpha and oxygen III wavelengths (dual band filter).
More info in the alt text.
More info in the alt text.
The moon on July 12, 2025 @ 11:32 PM EDT.
July 13, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The moon on July 12, 2025 @ 11:32 PM EDT.
Tagging @naztronomy.com again because I got some more data on the North America Nebula. Up to 8½ now and the extra subs have really helped with the signal to noise. Again, using your tutorial to do the processing (along with some help from the folks in the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club).
July 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Tagging @naztronomy.com again because I got some more data on the North America Nebula. Up to 8½ now and the extra subs have really helped with the signal to noise. Again, using your tutorial to do the processing (along with some help from the folks in the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club).
If you don't understand why I made this, you might want to unfollow me.
July 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
If you don't understand why I made this, you might want to unfollow me.
@naztronomy.com Wanted to tag you with this because it's my result after following your tutorial on processing dual band OSC images with scripts.
June 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
@naztronomy.com Wanted to tag you with this because it's my result after following your tutorial on processing dual band OSC images with scripts.
Today, I tried my best to stand by and be strong for a friend who had to put down her beloved cat. It was a deeply emotional experience.
When AI can feel that and write knowledgably about that kind of experience, we can call it art.
Until then, it's just digital plagiarism.
When AI can feel that and write knowledgably about that kind of experience, we can call it art.
Until then, it's just digital plagiarism.
May 22, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Today, I tried my best to stand by and be strong for a friend who had to put down her beloved cat. It was a deeply emotional experience.
When AI can feel that and write knowledgably about that kind of experience, we can call it art.
Until then, it's just digital plagiarism.
When AI can feel that and write knowledgably about that kind of experience, we can call it art.
Until then, it's just digital plagiarism.