Famous French physicist's photo of Proxima Centauri was a slice of pork sausage

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Proxima Salami

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Mmmm. Astronomy makes me salivate.

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I find that most times that I try to make a joke about something technical, I am believed. That’s why I don’t make jokes on Twitter in my official capacity.

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Like the world needs more bullshit to decipher right now.

Fuck off already you entitled fuck.

Edit for clarity - At this point in human history, we are awash in mistrust (in Science), uncertainty, lies and misinformation. This is not helpful to anyone you entitled elitist fuck.

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Image actually sent to me by NASA:

Mind you, I was using their virtual photobooth.

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Joke, joke joke. Joke joke, joke joke (joke). Joke? Joke!

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OK but check out this cool picture of the moon…

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Astronomy vs gastronomy.

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needs more cheese :cheese:

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He’s one where I dropped the pepper-mill.

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Mind if I grab a wedge? Thx!

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I was gonna say Proxima Charcuterie, but I like yours better.

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That picture is 100% not Kosher.

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Should have used a saucisson…

… looking forward to his stand-up special on HBO

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ahh, yes! the NASA Meatball

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It’s surprising how well food photography works for astronomy picts:

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All these worlds belong to you. Except this one. Stay the hell away!

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