David Blanchflower BSc
@davidbflower.bsky.social
Astronomer and Astrophotographer. Pictures of space appearing in posts, magazines and on the telly.
The next 'major' meteor shower we've got to look forward to is the Lyrids. Become active around 14th April, with peak 22-23 April. 🔭 🧪
January 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM
The next 'major' meteor shower we've got to look forward to is the Lyrids. Become active around 14th April, with peak 22-23 April. 🔭 🧪
Good weather luck to all stargazers tonight. I've got a horrible sky so forced to stay in and eat chocolate. Lots of chocolate. 🔭 🧪
January 26, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Good weather luck to all stargazers tonight. I've got a horrible sky so forced to stay in and eat chocolate. Lots of chocolate. 🔭 🧪
UK loses measles elimination status. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK loses measles elimination status
Decision made after outbreaks in 2024, when there were nearly 3,000 cases in England and Wales.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
UK loses measles elimination status. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tonight the Waxing Crescent Moon starts to appear close to the Pleiades and Uranus. 🔭 🧪
January 26, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Tonight the Waxing Crescent Moon starts to appear close to the Pleiades and Uranus. 🔭 🧪
Reminder tomorrow night the Moon will pass through the Pleiades as seen from the UK and the rest of Europe. Will appear close to the Pleiades as seen from North America. 🔭 🧪
January 26, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Reminder tomorrow night the Moon will pass through the Pleiades as seen from the UK and the rest of Europe. Will appear close to the Pleiades as seen from North America. 🔭 🧪
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The paper also includes some statistics about the feeds - like that the astronomy feed averages 750,000 views a week from 91,000 unique viewers. 🤯
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January 26, 2026 at 10:27 AM
The paper also includes some statistics about the feeds - like that the astronomy feed averages 750,000 views a week from 91,000 unique viewers. 🤯
If you're an astronomer or astrophotographer, you can sign up to be able to post to the feeds here on Bluesky! Instructions: 🔭☄️
If you're an astronomer or astrophotographer, you can sign up to be able to post to the feeds here on Bluesky! Instructions: 🔭☄️
UK to join major wind farm project with nine European countries. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK to join major wind farm project with eight European countries
For the first time, the new wind farms will be connected to more than one country through undersea cables.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 9:58 AM
UK to join major wind farm project with nine European countries. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Another recent shot--this time the Orion Nebula, shot in LRGB using my SW Esprit 80ED refractor on my Wave 150i mount. Shot with an ASI2600MM Pro camera. 3.4 hours total integration. More info on Astrobin: app.astrobin.com/i/lvm6s9
#astrophotography
#astrophotography
January 25, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Another recent shot--this time the Orion Nebula, shot in LRGB using my SW Esprit 80ED refractor on my Wave 150i mount. Shot with an ASI2600MM Pro camera. 3.4 hours total integration. More info on Astrobin: app.astrobin.com/i/lvm6s9
#astrophotography
#astrophotography
I'm on my way home from a hospital. Had a couple of MRI scans. Went better than the last time. I managed to keep still and apparently they got decent pictures. Now to wait.
January 26, 2026 at 9:13 AM
I'm on my way home from a hospital. Had a couple of MRI scans. Went better than the last time. I managed to keep still and apparently they got decent pictures. Now to wait.
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Cambridge folks! There’s currently a fun photo exhibition at the Alison Richards Building - where you can spot a couple of my shots in amongst the rest of the brilliant selection 📸🙏🏻
January 25, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Cambridge folks! There’s currently a fun photo exhibition at the Alison Richards Building - where you can spot a couple of my shots in amongst the rest of the brilliant selection 📸🙏🏻
Newcastle lost 2-0. They didn't play very well. I wasn't wearing my lucky socks. They're in the wash.
January 25, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Newcastle lost 2-0. They didn't play very well. I wasn't wearing my lucky socks. They're in the wash.
A view from Newcastle's ground. #photography #ThePhotoHour
January 25, 2026 at 12:54 PM
A view from Newcastle's ground. #photography #ThePhotoHour
I'm in the toon for Newcastle's league game against Aston Villa. I touch chilly and some dots of rain this afternoon. Hope the rain doesn't get worse.
January 25, 2026 at 12:18 PM
I'm in the toon for Newcastle's league game against Aston Villa. I touch chilly and some dots of rain this afternoon. Hope the rain doesn't get worse.
'Beautiful' rare octopus spotted on popular Welsh beach. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rare octopus spotted on Tenby's North Beach before vanishing
Photographer Gareth Davies saw the cephalopod as he went for a seaside walk.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 11:24 AM
'Beautiful' rare octopus spotted on popular Welsh beach. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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COMENCEM EL DIUMENGE AMB GALÀXIES DISTANTS: A 25 milions d'anys de llum (al) #M101, a 23 M d'al es troba #M51 i a 17 M d'al és la de l'ull negre #M64. Després de les tempestes el cel cristal•lí permet les millors imatges d'illes d'estels que mai deixaran de meravellar-nos!
#MontsenyObservatory
#S50
#MontsenyObservatory
#S50
January 25, 2026 at 8:07 AM
COMENCEM EL DIUMENGE AMB GALÀXIES DISTANTS: A 25 milions d'anys de llum (al) #M101, a 23 M d'al es troba #M51 i a 17 M d'al és la de l'ull negre #M64. Després de les tempestes el cel cristal•lí permet les millors imatges d'illes d'estels que mai deixaran de meravellar-nos!
#MontsenyObservatory
#S50
#MontsenyObservatory
#S50
The mammoth discovery made by chance by a couple walking their dog. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Condover mammoth discovery made by chance by a couple walking their dog
The find in 1986 is described as one of the most significant ever in archaeology in Europe.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 7:58 AM
The mammoth discovery made by chance by a couple walking their dog. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's almost 12.45am and I've just managed to get a ticket for Newcastle's match this Sunday against Aston Villa. I had to be really swift.
January 25, 2026 at 12:44 AM
It's almost 12.45am and I've just managed to get a ticket for Newcastle's match this Sunday against Aston Villa. I had to be really swift.
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0° in my neck of the woods. I got quite frosty in the 15 minutes it took to get this shot 🌙
January 24, 2026 at 11:46 PM
0° in my neck of the woods. I got quite frosty in the 15 minutes it took to get this shot 🌙
Potentially bright ‘sungrazing’ comet discovered. Looks an intriguing prospect. Image Credit Alan Hale. 🔭 🧪 astronomynow.com/2026/01/16/p...
January 24, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Potentially bright ‘sungrazing’ comet discovered. Looks an intriguing prospect. Image Credit Alan Hale. 🔭 🧪 astronomynow.com/2026/01/16/p...
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OMMGGG!!!! 🤯😍. What a “JAW-DROPPING display” by the Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights over Courtmacsherry areas in West Cork , Ireland on 19/01/2026! 🥰📸🌠🌌💥🌊✨💚❤️ #aurora #astronomy #photo #photography #photographer #bluesky #blueskyart #speirgorm #art #nature #weather #colours #StormHour #ThePhotoHour
January 24, 2026 at 5:36 PM
OMMGGG!!!! 🤯😍. What a “JAW-DROPPING display” by the Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights over Courtmacsherry areas in West Cork , Ireland on 19/01/2026! 🥰📸🌠🌌💥🌊✨💚❤️ #aurora #astronomy #photo #photography #photographer #bluesky #blueskyart #speirgorm #art #nature #weather #colours #StormHour #ThePhotoHour
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I'll say one thing about the 28 Years Later films they like to include a bit of #astrophotography Latest film has Moon images, while the previous one had a spectacular view of the Milky Way. 🔭 🧪
January 24, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I'll say one thing about the 28 Years Later films they like to include a bit of #astrophotography Latest film has Moon images, while the previous one had a spectacular view of the Milky Way. 🔭 🧪
I just briefly saw the Crescent Moon. 🔭 🧪
January 24, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I just briefly saw the Crescent Moon. 🔭 🧪
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If you would like to help us, I have started a GoFundMe to pay for his service. All donations will go towards the service. This was sudden and unexpected. Any amount helps.
Please share even if you cannot donate. Thank you ❤️
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Please share even if you cannot donate. Thank you ❤️
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Donate to Honoring Mark: A Celebration of Life & Art, organized by Melody W
My partner of nearly 27 years, Mark, passed away yesterday morning at just 50 year… Melody W needs your support for Honoring Mark: A Celebration of Life & Art
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January 21, 2026 at 5:53 PM
If you would like to help us, I have started a GoFundMe to pay for his service. All donations will go towards the service. This was sudden and unexpected. Any amount helps.
Please share even if you cannot donate. Thank you ❤️
gofund.me/3a1f95065
Please share even if you cannot donate. Thank you ❤️
gofund.me/3a1f95065
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Ok ornithologists, what kind of bird is this? Haven't ever seen a "black" bird at my feeder. Southeast Texas.
January 20, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Ok ornithologists, what kind of bird is this? Haven't ever seen a "black" bird at my feeder. Southeast Texas.