Steve Brown - astronomy and astrophotography

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Could aliens in another galaxy see dinosaurs on Earth? How big would a telescope need to be to see Earth’s dinosaurs from 66 million light-years away? Think big—and then think bigger

Could aliens in another galaxy see dinosaurs on Earth? #Astronomy #Space www.scientificamerican.com/article/coul...

Something of interest for you. A while ago I was looking for some tweet of yours (on Twitter) because it did that thing where it just auto-scrolls past what you're looking at. Anyway, did a search and found a few fake accounts copied from yours and they were all selling crypto! Shocking 😲

Seen a few like that - no posts or followers and a default profile pic. Not sure if they are random or part of some system. I've managed to avoid them mostly. Happily building a steady following of real people on this platform.

A very small planetary nebula called NGC 2392 in Gemini. Also called the Eskimo or Clown Face Nebula. Really too small for my equipment, but sometimes you just have to try. #Astronomy #Astrophotography

New Sungrazer Comet A1 MAPS Could Be Bright in Early April If It Survives Perihelion In a clockwork predictable Universe, comets and how they will ultimately perform is always a big wild card. A new sungrazer comet discovered at the start of this year has given astronomers pause. C/20...

I noticed something kinda nifty about sungrazing comet C/2026 A1 MAPS during research: it’ll pass directly in front of the Sun as seen from the Earth on April 4th, assuming it survives its blazing close perihelion passage.

More on the comet: www.universetoday.com/articles/new...

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'Smiling' fossil discovered in Northumberland The unusual looking fossil is estimated to be a few hundred million years old dating to the Carboniferous period.

In other news, Police are investigating a series of mysterious deaths and disappearances on the island...

'Smiling' fossil discovered on Holy Island
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Nasa targets March 6 date to send humans back around the Moon Nasa sets the launch date following a successful

Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon. #Artemis #Space www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Plenty of Earthshine in this capture of the Moon.

First sight this cycle! Tonight's waxing crescent Moon a few hours ago. Just 13% through a very brief gap in the cloud curtain 🙂
#astronomy #astrophotography @stormhour.com @photohour.bsky.social

YouTube video by Naztronomy The Seestar S30 Pro is Finally Here! (Full Review & S30 Comparison)

My video on the S30 Pro vs S30 is finally out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrGw...

#astronomy #astrophotography #space #Seestar

Stellarium graphic showing the Moon near Saturn, Mercury and Venus on the evening of 20 February 2026.

After sunset, around 18:00 UT on 20 February, it might be possible to spot the 11% lit #Moon in a line with Saturn, Mercury and Venus low in the west-southwest. This will be a tricky one too see due to the faintness and low height of the planets. The Moon should be a nice sight though. #Astronomy

Around 21:30 UT this evening, 20 February, Callisto can be seen emerging from behind Jupiter's disc, having been hidden by the planet from 17:30 UT. #Jupiter #Astronomy

SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of lithium A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.

SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Small crescent moon picture taken with pixel 9xl pro

Tiny crescent Moon

#astronomy #astrophotography #space #moon

Because my graphic shows the positions today, 19 February, from the UK. The picture (and this graphic) shows the positions yesterday (18 February, 18:00 UT) from Vicksburg, USA. Mercury is more or less in the same point in the sky. The Moon, being closer, shifts position with viewing point on Earth.

Mercury was only 50 arcminutes (0.8°) above a very young waxing crescent Moon this evening. KAS member Pete Mumbower captured this image from his home in Vicksburg, MI.

Stellarium graphic showing the Moon near Saturn at 18:00 UT on 19 February 2026.

The 5.6% lit #Moon is close to Saturn this evening, 19 February. Look to the west-southwest around 18:00 UT and after the Sun has fully set. Mercury and Venus will also be nearby although a lot lower. A good photo opportunity if you have a good horizon. #Astronomy

Mercury reaches greatest eastern elongation today. #Astronomy

Ganymede transits Jupiter's disc from around 22:24 to 01:40 UT this evening 18 February, with its shadow being visible on the face of the planet from 01:55 to 05:20 UT on the 19th, by which time Jupiter is close to setting. #Astronomy

Stellarium graphic showing the Moon sitting between Venus and Mercury at 18:00 UT on 18 February 2026.

The 1.6% lit #Moon sits between bright Venus and brightish Mercury just after sunset this evening, 18 February. Look low to the west-southwest around 18:00 UT and after the Sun has fully set. Saturn is also in the vicinity. A good photo opportunity if you have a good horizon. #Astronomy

Watch the Young Moon Greet Mercury at Sunset On February 18th, the willowy crescent has a close shave with Mercury, so close that it occults the planet from some U.S. cities.

On February 18th, the willowy crescent Moon has a close shave with Mercury, so close that it occults the planet from some U.S. cities.
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Here’s one interesting capture of today’s annular solar eclipse over Antarctica as seen from space, courtesy of ESA’s EUMETSAT, which was capturing full disk views from the right longitude at the right time.

A solar halo, often called a 22-degree halo, is a striking optical phenomenon that appears as a bright, circular ring around the Sun.

A solar halo is caused by millions of tiny, hexagonal ice crystals suspended in the upper atmosphere, usually within thin cirrus or cirrostratus clouds.

As sunlight passes through these crystals, it is "bent" or refracted at a specific angle, typically 22 degrees, creating the characteristic ring.

Because different colours of light bend at slightly different angles, the inner edge of the halo often has a reddish tint, while the outer edge appears bluish or white.

What a fantastic Solar Halo!
A very vivid ring around the Sun. Described in ALT
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Timbers from 17th Century shipwreck appear on Dorset beach Experts believe timbers found at Studland Beach form a missing piece of the Swash Channel wreck from 1631.

Shipwreck timbers from 17th Century appear on beach www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Something’s up with periodic comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann. The comet is no stranger to cryovolcanism, as a known producer of volatile outbursts. This past week saw one of the comet’s biggest eruptions yet, jumping 100-fold or 5 magnitudes in just under 24 hours.

When and where to see the Northern Lights in the UK in 2026 Experts say 2026 will be a peak year for aurora spotting as the Sun reaches the maximum of its cycle.

How to get the best view of the Northern Lights in the UK in 2026 #Astronomy #Aurora www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The original I hope. 😄

a man in a blue shirt and tie is pointing at a board with papers on it . ALT: a man in a blue shirt and tie is pointing at a board with papers on it .

Soo... The Romans. Were farming. Ichthyosaurs? Got it 😄