Beth Johnson

I'm marginally horrified, but then, we experimented with Peeps one Easter, including flambeing one. And then a friend said, "I want to drink it!"

Mistakes were made.

Yeah, Gen Z comes prepared. I raised one. I know. (When they take a shot, they aim it.)

My Yahoo email address is about 30 years old. I'm still friends with people I met on IRC in 1993. I have strong feelings about pine v elm and vi v emacs.

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(I can really only claim the IRC one, but I joined that in 1994.)

Lost Pulsars

In a recent SETI Live conversation, @planetarypan.bsky.social spoke with William J. Welch Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Karen Perez, lead author of a new study reporting the possible discovery of a pulsar candidate near the Galactic Center. 🧪 🔭 👩‍🔬

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Tagging all my space peeps, new theme song for y'all!
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💯on all counts.

A calico cat sleeping lengthwise on a black and white blanket covering the legs of their human.

I cannot work like this… 🐈

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Hi, y'all! I'm finally ready to announce... my new podcast, Planetary Pandemonium, is coming soon. We'll meet at the intersection of space science and science fiction. There will be cats. Check out my Patreon for more info! 🧪 👩‍🔬 🐈‍⬛

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Oh, hey, that's me!

People keep asking me about SETI@home, and today, I will have some answers. But #notaliens. Yet. Come watch and bring your questions!

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Seriously. Cats. Space. @chopshopstore.bsky.social were you in my brain???

Hi, Michael! I would love to have you on SETI Live to talk about your new book. Is there a way to reach you or your publicist to send a formal invitation?

SETI Live record button logo. Starry background. Text: What to Expect 2026. Inset: (back) Lunar surface. (left) Beth Johnson. (right) Franck Marchis.

Next #SETILive: TODAY, 8 January, 2:30 PST

2026 brings a dense lineup of space science milestones: crewed lunar missions, new observatories, planetary exploration, and data releases that will shape the next decade.

Join @planetarypan.bsky.social and @allplanets.bsky.social to connect the dots! 🧪 🔭

I always enjoy chatting with Cynthia, and this interview was no different. Amazing how scientists and engineers quickly repurposed existing spacecraft to observe comet 3I/ATLAS, including Europa Clipper!

I am an amateur astronomer who handles social media for two space science/astronomy organizations. I want to share my personal experiences and imagery.

Yes

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Red brick and tan stucco building with an iridescent brass dome to the left and a sign that reads International Dark Sky Discovery Center on the right. Pictured from the parking lot.

Entrance view of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center. On the far left, a small observatory dome peeks above the roofline. Taken from the courtyard from next to a tree, a covered bench, a sculpture, and a lit Christmas decoration.

This place may not be open to the public or even finished, but the building and location are both beautiful. I am excited for the tour! And dinner, of course. 🧪🔭👩‍🔬 #aas247

I mean, I'm glad my mom has a nebulizer I can use, but I also... hate using the nebulizer. I end up so shaky. Ugh.

Hi, y’all. I won’t be at #aas247 today due to a severe asthma attack. I’m fine but shaky from the treatment.

I’ll be at the Dark Sky Discovery Center tour tonight tho. If you’re coming, let me know so I can say hello! 🧪🔭👩‍🔬

My cats are adorable.

I’m at the SETI Institute booth in the exhibition hall for the next hour or so if you want to drop by.

I'm sure you did fine. Let's test that out and meet up! I promise to be gentle and non-judgmental.

Oh, I wish you were here! Related question: Would you be interested in being a guest on my new podcast? I want to talk to all my old-school scicomm friends and see where they're at now.

Definitely! I was hoping you’d be here

I am so sad that I missed out on this! I remember sharing with an anime con once. That was fun.

A woman’s hand holds an attendee badge for the AAS 247th winter conference. Text: Beth Johnson, she/her/hers, SETI Institute, Member. A red press sticker hangs from the bottom.

It’s that time of year, and for the first time in over a decade, I am in person at #AAS247! Excited to be here. Want me to check out your work? Let me know. I’m looking forward stories and podcast guests. 🧪🔭👩‍🔬

This is neat. May I please be added to the reading group?

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My son will be bragging about being right for years. Thank you!