Welcome to PixelatedDad – the home of a part-time stargazer, full-time dad, and self-proclaimed 8-bit gaming guru who’s a few pixels short of a full sprite. Life may have replaced my late-night gaming marathons with stargazing sessions and my reflexes with dad jokes, but my passion for retro games older than my kids still burns bright. While my aim in first-person shooters might rival that of a blindfolded monkey, my focus is crystal clear: saving pixelated princesses and protecting the beauty of our natural night skies.
By day, I’m a husband, father, and geek extraordinaire, juggling life with two sets of twins (#TwinsTwice), writing code, and capturing the wonders of the universe with what some might call too many telescopes. As a Dark Sky Ambassador, I’m dedicated to advocating for reduced light pollution and helping others rediscover the magic of a truly starry sky. When the stars are hiding, you’ll find me tinkering with gadgets, reviewing tech, or snuggled up with my trusty sidekick, Doggo McStuffin.
This website is where it all comes together—a little slice of everything I love. Here, you’ll find musings on coding projects, tales of my stargazing adventures, tech and retro game reviews, and my ongoing crusade for dark sky preservation. Whether you’re here for the pixels, the planets, or just to explore something new, welcome aboard!
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Recent Posts
- Welcome to the Dark Skies Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Light Pollution?
- Balancing Light and Dark: IES Recommended Light Levels for Safety, Astronomy, and Environmental Harmony
- Skyglow: What It Is, How We Can Reduce It, and Why It Matters
- Whitepaper: The Use of Red Night Lights in Astronomy
- Buzzkill: The Impact of Light Pollution on Honey Bees and Animal Welfare
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- Light Pollution (12)
- Mens Health (4)
- Parenting (18)
- Scarp Book (1)
- Space (24)
- Titbits (1)
- Wi-Fi (2)
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Disclaimer: PixelatedDad is the creative alter ego of Dr. Chris Spencer, a distinguished computer scientist with a doctorate in the field. Dr. Spencer is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS), an active member of the Sherwood Observatory and the Planetary Society, and a passionate advocate for dark skies and the preservation of our natural night environment.
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