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(Mis)Adventures in Blacksmithing

Attempts at containing fire in a tin can.  

May 18, 2021 Taylor Jacovich
Forged hooks from Horseshoe Nails

My first few attempts at forging and blacksmithing.   

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How to Photograph Star Trails on a Budget

Trying something new while enjoying the night sky.  

May 5, 2021 Taylor Jacovich
Star trails over trees in an urban backyard

A layperson's understanding of astrophotography and how to take long exposure images with inexpensive cameras.   

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Making Pre-Recorded Talks is So Much Harder Than You Think

Learning a new skill for the remote world.  

May 3, 2021 Taylor Jacovich
Attempts at making a basement workshop fit for a talk backdrop.

The transition to virtual conferences has come with opportunity, but not without difficulty.   

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Taylor  Jacovich

Physics Phd candidate   |  The George Washington University

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Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian

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