David Blanchflower BSc
@davidbflower.bsky.social
Astronomer and Astrophotographer. Pictures of space appearing in posts, magazines and on the telly.
Evidence of ancient tree-climbing 'drop crocs' found in Australia. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Evidence of ancient tree-climbing 'drop crocs' found in Australia
Scientists say the crocodiles hunted like leopards by climbing trees and killing prey below.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Evidence of ancient tree-climbing 'drop crocs' found in Australia. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The aurora has faded a lot as we near dawn. I've started some exposures of Jupiter with Castor and Pollux. 🔭 🧪 #astrophotography
November 12, 2025 at 5:18 AM
The aurora has faded a lot as we near dawn. I've started some exposures of Jupiter with Castor and Pollux. 🔭 🧪 #astrophotography
I've got some. My sky cleared a bit. Aurora from the back of the camera. 12th November 2025. 🔭🧪 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour
November 12, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I've got some. My sky cleared a bit. Aurora from the back of the camera. 12th November 2025. 🔭🧪 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour
I'm seeing brilliant views of the Aurora. I haven't seen a thing. Total cloud cover.
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I'm seeing brilliant views of the Aurora. I haven't seen a thing. Total cloud cover.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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CME arrival!🎯 Real-time solar wind data from ACE at L1 showing the first CME from AR4274 is arriving.⚡
This is the start of a long geomagnetic storming period - aurora chasers, get ready! 👀🌌
#SpaceWeather #StephsStormWatch
This is the start of a long geomagnetic storming period - aurora chasers, get ready! 👀🌌
#SpaceWeather #StephsStormWatch
November 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
CME arrival!🎯 Real-time solar wind data from ACE at L1 showing the first CME from AR4274 is arriving.⚡
This is the start of a long geomagnetic storming period - aurora chasers, get ready! 👀🌌
#SpaceWeather #StephsStormWatch
This is the start of a long geomagnetic storming period - aurora chasers, get ready! 👀🌌
#SpaceWeather #StephsStormWatch
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Hi Bluesky friends! I've been MIA for a while, but I'm coming back because I have some fun news...
I'm helping the Astronomical Society of the Pacific sell/rehome their library because they are downsizing their office space. There are sooooooo many cool finds. I'm going to share as many as I can! 🔭
I'm helping the Astronomical Society of the Pacific sell/rehome their library because they are downsizing their office space. There are sooooooo many cool finds. I'm going to share as many as I can! 🔭
November 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Hi Bluesky friends! I've been MIA for a while, but I'm coming back because I have some fun news...
I'm helping the Astronomical Society of the Pacific sell/rehome their library because they are downsizing their office space. There are sooooooo many cool finds. I'm going to share as many as I can! 🔭
I'm helping the Astronomical Society of the Pacific sell/rehome their library because they are downsizing their office space. There are sooooooo many cool finds. I'm going to share as many as I can! 🔭
Northern Lights set to dazzle UK this week due to possible 'severe' geomagnetic storm. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
Northern Lights set to dazzle UK this week due to possible 'Severe' geomagnetic storm
Activity on the surface of the Sun means the chance of the Northern Lights shining over the UK is high this week as Elizabeth Rizzini explains.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Northern Lights set to dazzle UK this week due to possible 'severe' geomagnetic storm. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
My sky is horrible tonight. I seem to have better luck around 3am. Fancy another go capturing Jupiter with Castor and Pollux. A much better attempt. 🔭 🧪 #astrophotography
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
My sky is horrible tonight. I seem to have better luck around 3am. Fancy another go capturing Jupiter with Castor and Pollux. A much better attempt. 🔭 🧪 #astrophotography
Received an email from Newcastle United. Apparently they're doing some promotional filming next week and looking for extras from their members. I've applied. Similar happened last season but I wasn't picked. Hoping for better luck this time.
November 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Received an email from Newcastle United. Apparently they're doing some promotional filming next week and looking for extras from their members. I've applied. Similar happened last season but I wasn't picked. Hoping for better luck this time.
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Honestly, I'm about to waste a £60 ticket for the BRILLIANT French singer Zaho de Sagazan, from 7pm at the Palladium. Please can someone take it. I can't make it. She is amazing. I'm gutted.
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Honestly, I'm about to waste a £60 ticket for the BRILLIANT French singer Zaho de Sagazan, from 7pm at the Palladium. Please can someone take it. I can't make it. She is amazing. I'm gutted.
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS is visible through telescopes from the Northern Hemisphere. Low to the east in the early morning sky, close to Spica (Alpha Virginis). Latest info. 🔭 🧪 theskylive.com/c2025n1-info
Comet 3I/ATLAS: Complete Information & Live Data | TheSkyLive
3I/ATLAS: Complete and live astronomy data, visibility information, sky charts, graphs, and tools for sky-watchers at all levels.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS is visible through telescopes from the Northern Hemisphere. Low to the east in the early morning sky, close to Spica (Alpha Virginis). Latest info. 🔭 🧪 theskylive.com/c2025n1-info
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That fuzzy dot at the center of the image is the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as captured from my backyard this morning. 🔭
November 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
That fuzzy dot at the center of the image is the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as captured from my backyard this morning. 🔭
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This one certainly had eerie vibes!
November 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This one certainly had eerie vibes!
Humpback whale spotted off the Norfolk coast. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Fisherman films 'magical' humpback whale off Norfolk coast
The fisherman is surprised by the size of the whale as it swims near his boat.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Humpback whale spotted off the Norfolk coast. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Wylfa nuclear plans expected to get go-ahead in days. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wylfa nuclear power station plans expected to go ahead
Anglesey is understood to have been chosen after UK ministers reached a decision on the site.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Wylfa nuclear plans expected to get go-ahead in days. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
From early on Thursday morning the Waning Crescent Moon will appear close to Regulus (Alpha Leonis). Look east after midnight. 🔭 🧪
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
From early on Thursday morning the Waning Crescent Moon will appear close to Regulus (Alpha Leonis). Look east after midnight. 🔭 🧪
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IC-1805 -The Soul Nebula. HOO process
40 mins from 10th November 2025.
ZS61, ASI 585MC, L-eXtreme filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
40 mins from 10th November 2025.
ZS61, ASI 585MC, L-eXtreme filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
November 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
IC-1805 -The Soul Nebula. HOO process
40 mins from 10th November 2025.
ZS61, ASI 585MC, L-eXtreme filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
40 mins from 10th November 2025.
ZS61, ASI 585MC, L-eXtreme filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
Government sets out plan to phase out animal experiments. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government sets out plan to phase out animal experiments
The plan follows up on a manifesto promise to work towards the phasing out the practice.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Government sets out plan to phase out animal experiments. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Jupiter with Castor and Pollux through serious clouds. 0242UT 11 November 2025. 🔭 🧪 🎨 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour
November 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Jupiter with Castor and Pollux through serious clouds. 0242UT 11 November 2025. 🔭 🧪 🎨 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour
Waning Gibbous Moon and Jupiter through clouds. 0239UT 11 November 2025. 🔭 🧪 🎨 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Waning Gibbous Moon and Jupiter through clouds. 0239UT 11 November 2025. 🔭 🧪 🎨 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour
Scottish scientists tackle vampire bat rabies threat in Amazon. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Scottish scientists tackle vampire bat rabies threat in Amazon
Glasgow university researchers say more humans and livestock are being bitten by the bats because of the impacts of climate change.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Scottish scientists tackle vampire bat rabies threat in Amazon. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Carnivorous 'death-ball' among odd deep-sea finds. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Carnivorous 'death-ball' sponge is team's oddest deep-sea find
The unusual creature lurks more than two miles (3.2km) deep in a trench in the Southern Ocean.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Carnivorous 'death-ball' among odd deep-sea finds. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New 'Lucifer' bee with devil-like horns found in Australia. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New 'Lucifer' bee with devil-like horns found in Australia
The native bee was found near a rare wildflower, prompting scientists to call for the area to be protected.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM
New 'Lucifer' bee with devil-like horns found in Australia. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's 2.49am. My sky had been clear. By the time I got dressed and set up clouds are covering the sky. Took a few quick pics of the Moon with Jupiter. Also Jupiter with Castor and Pollux. All affected by the clouds. Not great. 🔭 🧪 #astrophotography
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
It's 2.49am. My sky had been clear. By the time I got dressed and set up clouds are covering the sky. Took a few quick pics of the Moon with Jupiter. Also Jupiter with Castor and Pollux. All affected by the clouds. Not great. 🔭 🧪 #astrophotography