David Blanchflower BSc
@davidbflower.bsky.social
Astronomer and Astrophotographer. Pictures of space appearing in posts, magazines and on the telly.
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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 ❤️
gofund.me/3a1f95065
Please share even if you cannot donate. Thank you ❤️
gofund.me/3a1f95065
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.
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Here's a handy video of some warm-up exercises you can do to help get yourself prepared to shovel! Obviously, adjust them to your fitness level, but the main goal is get yourself warmed up for physical activity. You can't go from 0 to 60 here, & you'll get a better idea of what you can handle!
January 24, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Here's a handy video of some warm-up exercises you can do to help get yourself prepared to shovel! Obviously, adjust them to your fitness level, but the main goal is get yourself warmed up for physical activity. You can't go from 0 to 60 here, & you'll get a better idea of what you can handle!
I can see a blue sky. First time in over a week.
January 24, 2026 at 2:29 PM
I can see a blue sky. First time in over a week.
January 24, 2026 at 11:45 AM
NHS cancer gene database to identify patients at risk. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
NHS cancer gene database to allow families to check risk
Thousands of people in England will be able to check whether they have genes linked to cancer.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 9:44 AM
NHS cancer gene database to identify patients at risk. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Northern Lights spotted in Yorkshire. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Malton and York were treated to Northern Lights show
A large solar eruption meant Yorkshire weather watchers could see a stunning aurora.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Northern Lights spotted in Yorkshire. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Tonight the Waxing Crescent Moon will appear to the left of Saturn. Tuesday night Moony will pass through the Pleiades. 🔭 🧪
January 24, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Tonight the Waxing Crescent Moon will appear to the left of Saturn. Tuesday night Moony will pass through the Pleiades. 🔭 🧪
Nice one Jamie! 🔭 🧪
January 23, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Nice one Jamie! 🔭 🧪
Next time you look at Jupiter's moon Ganymede just think it's the largest natural satellite in the Solar System. Even larger than the planet Mercury. Can be seen with small binoculars or a tiny telescope. 🔭 🧪
January 23, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Next time you look at Jupiter's moon Ganymede just think it's the largest natural satellite in the Solar System. Even larger than the planet Mercury. Can be seen with small binoculars or a tiny telescope. 🔭 🧪
28 Years Later- The Bone Temple review: Passable film. Good acting performances. Plot a bit limited. Not as good as the previous film but still worth seeing.
January 23, 2026 at 9:54 PM
28 Years Later- The Bone Temple review: Passable film. Good acting performances. Plot a bit limited. Not as good as the previous film but still worth seeing.