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David Blanchflower BSc

@davidbflower.bsky.social

Astronomer and Astrophotographer. Pictures of space appearing in posts, magazines and on the telly.

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It's 2.39am and I've just looked outside. Instead of stars all I see are clouds.

02.03.2026 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Agree!

01.03.2026 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also the cost of chocolate in this country. So expensive that shops are having to provide secure plastic covers so nobody can steal them.

01.03.2026 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Its a mystery.

01.03.2026 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Instagram story from MythicDinosaurStudio with white mugs and stickers with a realistic purple tined raptor and rock music font text reading β€œraptors against rapists” overlay text reads β€œonly three mugs left” and @TheMisfitMarket_

Instagram story from MythicDinosaurStudio with white mugs and stickers with a realistic purple tined raptor and rock music font text reading β€œraptors against rapists” overlay text reads β€œonly three mugs left” and @TheMisfitMarket_

She’s not on bsky so I just want to share my sister’s latest art

01.03.2026 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I've been seeing these words appear on BlueSky and haven't got a clue what any of them mean.

01.03.2026 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There no such thing as a permanent manager πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‰

01.03.2026 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks emma πŸ™‚

01.03.2026 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Overdue Leeds Central Library books returned 50 years late The books, which were due to be returned in March 1976, were unearthed at a Beverley charity shop.

Overdue library books returned 50 years late. πŸ§ͺ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

01.03.2026 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Astronomical.

01.03.2026 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Easily really. I used a very inexpensive Celestron Travelscope 70 Telescope, with a DSLR camera.

01.03.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In 2017 anyway!

01.03.2026 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Sun with spots and the International Space Station passing in front of it in lower half.

The Sun with spots and the International Space Station passing in front of it in lower half.

On 1st March 2017 I captured the ISS transiting the Sun. πŸ”­ πŸ§ͺ 🎨 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour

01.03.2026 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 106    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ”­ πŸ§ͺ

01.03.2026 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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After the warmest weather of the year so far, is winter finally over? As we start meteorological spring, Simon King explores whether it is time to put away your winter coat.

After the warmest weather of the year so far, is winter finally over? πŸ§ͺ www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...

01.03.2026 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Biofluorescence shows Cumbrian nature in a new light The phenomenon has been observed in plants, animals and insects which reflect vibrant colours.

Biofluorescence reveals nature in a new light. πŸ§ͺ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

01.03.2026 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
The Moon at waxing gibbous phase on a dark background.

The Moon at waxing gibbous phase on a dark background.

Last night's Moon. 28 February 2026. πŸ”­ πŸ§ͺ 🎨 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour

01.03.2026 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 107    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Should be "Man Utd." Autoincorrect strikes again.

01.03.2026 04:57 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Daring. Good luck, Elizabeth πŸ˜‰

01.03.2026 04:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's 4.37am and before looking outside I just bought a ticket for Newcastle's match against Man It's. Looking outside all I can see are clouds.

01.03.2026 04:37 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I went to rural Wales to bathe in starlight and the Milky Way blew me away I join two tourists in the mountains to immerse ourselves in the wonders of the night sky with a star guide.

'I went to rural Wales to bathe in starlight and the Milky Way blew me away.' πŸ”­ πŸ§ͺ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

01.03.2026 04:03 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

Nice OrionπŸ™‚

28.02.2026 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Their positions are completely different from that.

28.02.2026 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

NiceπŸ˜‰

28.02.2026 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've had chocolate. Tasty it was!

28.02.2026 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Post a pic you took, no context, to bring some zen to the feed.

28.02.2026 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 12
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March full Moon: How and when to see the 2026 Worm Moon How and when to see the 2026 Worm Moon in March.

First full Moon of spring set to rise in UK skies this week. πŸ”­ πŸ§ͺ www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...

28.02.2026 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Tasty.

28.02.2026 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Been a bit wet here so only taken quick Mooneys.

28.02.2026 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Moon at waxing gibbous phase on a dark background.

The Moon at waxing gibbous phase on a dark background.

Waxing Gibbous Moon. 2019UT 28 February 2026. πŸ”­ πŸ§ͺ 🎨 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour

28.02.2026 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 105    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0