Beth Johnson

@planetarypan

Planetary scientist, podcast host, cat wrangler. Communication specialist for the SETI Institute. planetarypan.medium.com #WomeninSTEM

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Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Jun 23

Sometimes, my feed is... well... *gestures*

Screenshot of a Bluesky post from Gail Simone that reads "Also, be careful opening the condom blind bags because you really damage the interior and THAT's a big whole 'oh my god I'm so sorry' thing." directly above the repost of a Corey S. Powell post that reads "Comet 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar visitor that blew through our solar system, might have been a truly ancient relic." Along with part of the image included with that post.

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Jan 28

I cannot work like this… 🐈

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

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Jan 7

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

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.

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Jan 6

My cats are adorable.

A calico cat curled up on the lap of someone wearing pants with stars and spots on them.

An orange cat is sleeping with his chin propped on the back of a couch covered in a yellow and blue throw.

A black cat lays back on a blanket, twisting her head to look at the camera, her tongue stuck in a blep.

A grey, black and white tabby cat rests one paw on the arm of a woman sleeping beside him on a couch. She is wearing a Stitch shirt and a hockey jacket.

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Jan 5

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. 🧪🔭👩‍🔬

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.

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Apr 20

Oh @stellerarts.bsky.social … a friend saw this sign here in San Jose. Thought you would approve!

Protestors in a tree covered park. The most prominent sign reads, “Hey, Elon, oligargle deez nutz!”

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Mar 24

As my 50th birthday approaches, I was having real “do not like myself” vibes. One thing bothering me was my hair. I fixed that today. Next up? Writing.

Photo of a woman with short dark hair wearing a white t-shirt under a pink overdress

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Feb 2

When your fortune cookie is giving you advice…

Fortune cookie fortune that reads “Don’t give into cynicism.”

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Jan 23

I love cats. My friends' cats (first pic), my current cats (second and fourth pic), the neighborhood indoor/outdoor and feral cats (third pic), and the cat that visits (orange tabby in fourth pic). I love your cats, too.

A fluffy grey and white tabby curled up in a ball on a soft grey blanket.

A black cat sleeping on a plush black and white blanket. She's all stretched out and comfy.

A calico cat sitting in a parking space, surrounded by the glow of a street light and fallen leaves.

Three cats lined up and eating wet food together. The top cat is a big grey and white tabby. The middle cat is a black and white cow cat. The bottom cat is an orange tabby.

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Jan 15

And the second, courtesy of Rich Davis

A white Nissan Cube with a Utah license plate that reads C6H12O6, the chemical formula for sugar

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Jan 15

Proof of the first one

A yellow Chevy with the vanity plate PKARCHU.

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Jan 8

Some pics of the next door neighbors clowder - Tabitha, Cookie, and Oliver O’Malley. Yes, Oliver is in MY house on MY couch. My #cats have given up and accepted his nightly presence.

A grey tabby cat eating kibble on a green curb at night.

A perfectly posed calico cat sits on the pavement at night.

Un upside down orange boi with a v of white on his belly sleeps four off the floor on a soft pink blanket

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Jan 4

I know I promised pics of the outdoor cats, but the Moon and Venus were too beautiful to ignore. 🧪🔭👩‍🔬

Night sky with partial clouds over treetops. The crescent Moon is behind a thin cloud and reflecting brightly. Venus shines below and to the right over the trees.

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Jan 3

I walk the neighborhood every evening, partially for movement and partially for checking out the complex. But mostly, it’s to feed and pet the feral cats and outdoor cats. I’ll share pics of some of them later. Tonight, though, I kept stopping to stare at the #Moon and #Venus. 🧪🔭👩‍🔬

Digital photo of an early evening sky above a roof and trees. The crescent moon is above the roof and Venus is up and to the left.

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Jan 3

I love him and would die for him. You must tell him that. And here is my white boi, Kimba, whom we lost at the beginning of 2022.

A white cat stares at the camera while laying on a plaid throw pillow on a brown couch.

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Jan 2

Oh I got you.

A black cat sprawls on a black and white blanket.

A grey and white tabby sleeps on a black and white blanket

An orange boi cat is stretched out along a brown couch on top of a soft pink blanket

A black and white cow cat sits elegantly on a cream cat tree, his front paws politely crossed

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Dec 29

For @urbanbohemian.com found at Target:

A white hand holds a pink disco ball drink container with a pink straw sticking out of it.

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Dec 23

From everyone at Planetary Pandemonium and The Wave Cave, blessed Yule, merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a bright, wonderful new year!

Blurry Christmas lights in the background. Three ornaments hanging from a branch. In the red one on the left is a picture of a grey and white tabby cat labeled "Ash". In the green one on the right, a picture of a white cat with black ears is labeled "Cowbie". And at the top, in a gold ornament, a black cat labeled "Puck". Text: Happy holidays from our house to yours.

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Dec 13

I really want to share something positive but… we had to drop money on flushing the hot water heater today, so I’m not feeling it. Honestly, haven’t been feeling it much since sometime in 2016. Anyone else? Here’s the orange boi who is trying to adopt us…

An orange cat with a white stripe down his nose resting very comfortably on the back of a brown couch cushion. Taken in portrait mode.

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Sep 17

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #207,254! (Wow. I got on this train ride rather early, didn't I?)

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Dec 26

Look what my parents got me for Christmas, @philplait.bsky.social! Very excited to read this one...

Cover of a hardback book resting on a laptop keyboard. The book is "Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer's Guide to the Universe" by Philip Plait, PhD.

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Sep 8

Show your laptop stickers!

Alienware laptop with stickers: Pride Mickey Mouse ears, bunny with a pink Gameboy, Pride gaming cat, Deadpool with a pansexual pride flag, black cat, Pride planet, DART mission sticker, Science is Everywhere sticker, pansexual pride D20, and SETI Institute.

Beth Johnson@planetarypan· Jul 5

I love this infographic so darn much...