David Blanchflower BSc
@davidbflower.bsky.social
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Astronomer and Astrophotographer. Pictures of space appearing in posts, magazines and on the telly.
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David Blanchflower BSc
Rhiannon Silva
about 1 hour ago
2025 was an eventful year for gravitational waves! Here is a brief round-up of some of the biggest gravitational wave news stories from last year:
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David Blanchflower BSc
Cees Bassa
5 days ago
Happy new year! My all sky camera imaged the sky every 15 seconds and this picture shows what happened in the sky in 2025. It shows the length of the night and day with the hourglass shape, the monthly lunar cycle with the diagonal bands, the elevation of the Sun at local noon, and lots of clouds.
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Tonight the Waning Gibbous Moon appears close to Regulus (Alpha Leonis). π π§ͺ
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about 3 hours ago
Introducing IC 1396 and the Elephant's Trunk Nebula. My paint, 2400-year-old photons. My canvas is a camera sensor, and my choice of colors is the Hubble palette courtesy of NASA. π¨π
#astrophotography
#astronomy
#naturephotography
#nature
#longexposure
#nebula
#eastcoastkin
#photography
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David Blanchflower BSc
Sarah Kendrew
about 2 hours ago
ESA Science have published an Announcement of Opportunity for (ESA member state-based) Guest Investigators for the PROBA-3 mission, a formation-flying techniques & technologies demonstrator launched in Dec 2024. Full info here:
www.cosmos.esa.int/web/proba-3-...
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Home - AO for Proba 3 Guest Investigators - Cosmos
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https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/proba-3-ao-2025
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Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears. π§ͺ
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears
The food giant discovered some batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula could lead to vomiting
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2yvx8gnnpo
about 4 hours ago
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Sunrise. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. 6 January 2026. π§ͺ π¨
#photography
#SciArt
#StormHour
#ThePhotoHour
about 8 hours ago
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Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories. π§ͺ
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories
The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgjm5x54ldo
about 9 hours ago
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David Blanchflower BSc
Peter Lewis
about 18 hours ago
The Heart and Soul Nebulae. 3 hours worth of remote shooting this evening - far too cold to step outside!
#astronomy
#astrophotography
@stormhour.com
@photohour.bsky.social
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I had a clear sky earlier. Now just when the Moon has a good elevation the clouds have made their usual appearance. No chance of decent pictures. π π§ͺ
about 19 hours ago
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My sky is clear. I can see Jupiter. Freezing here. π π§ͺ
about 23 hours ago
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I've just unexpectedly bought a ticket for Newcastle's League Cup Semifinal home leg against Man City. A single seat appeared on their website and I speedily snapped it up.
1 day ago
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AI teachers and cybernetics - what could the world look like in 2050? π§ͺ
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Technology in 2050 - experts give their predictions
We asked several experts to predict the technology we'll be using by 2050
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c865n800d5jo
2 days ago
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David Blanchflower BSc
Joanne Hall
2 days ago
Wolf moon setting over Ammanford Park this morning
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'Wolf' supermoon dazzles winter skies.π π§ͺ
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Wolf supermoon dazzles the North East and Cumbria skies
The New Year has a bright start as a supermoon lights up winter skies in the region.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wzqgqyxxgo
2 days ago
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Waning Gibbous Moon. 2001UT 4 January 2026. π π§ͺ π¨
#astrophotography
#SciArt
#photography
#StormHour
#ThePhotoHour
2 days ago
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David Blanchflower BSc
BC
2 days ago
*A rose between two thorns*
#WaningGibbous
98% π rising over south London in between the Crystal Palace and Croydon transmitters, seen from
#SurreyHills
#WolfMoon
#OldMoon
#IceMoon
#SnowMoon
#Supermoon
@davidbflower.bsky.social
@stormhour.com
@metoffice.gov.uk
@thephotohour.bsky.social
#getoutside
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Newcastle won 2-0. There was a weird moment before the match, they had highlights of previous games on the big screen and I made a brief background appearance.
2 days ago
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I'm in the toon for the match. Freezing it is!
2 days ago
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Last night's Moon. 3 January 2026. π π§ͺ π¨
#astrophotography
#SciArt
#photography
#StormHour
#ThePhotoHour
2 days ago
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David Blanchflower BSc
Rogier van der Weyden
3 days ago
Jupiter and all four Galilean moons and the Orion Nebula. Handheld with Mirrorless Nikon and 400mm lens.
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David Blanchflower BSc
Amy Shira Teitel
3 days ago
Probably the most ambitious video I've ever made as a person at a desk: a 2.5 hour dive into Apollo 13 using mostly voice recordings! I had a ton of fun putting this together, and I hope you love going on board with the crew!
youtu.be/gQUHVYYHTb0
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Failure Was Never an Option: the True Story of Apollo 13
There are many ways to tell this story, many lenses through which to narrate, and so many details that I couldn't fit in even at this length. This is by no means exhaustive. I just hope it brings youβ¦
https://youtu.be/gQUHVYYHTb0
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Just a week away from Jupiter appearing at its brightest since 2024. π π§ͺ
3 days ago
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Reminder tonight is the peak of the Quadrantids meteor shower. The very bright Moon is dominating the sky tonight so good luck seeing faint meteors. π π§ͺ
3 days ago
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Seven night sky spectacles to watch for in 2026. π π§ͺ
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
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From eclipses to supermoons: Seven night sky spectacles to watch for in 2026
This year brings stargazers the chance to delight in an array of celestial events.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/cn975wrrvy9o
3 days ago
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Evening Moon. 1943UT 3 January 2026. π π§ͺ π¨
#astrophotography
#SciArt
#photography
#StormHour
#ThePhotoHour
3 days ago
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Jupiter and Galilean moons (b-t: Callisto, Europa, Io, Ganymede). 1812UT 3 January 2026. π π§ͺ π¨
#astrophotography
#SciArt
#photography
#StormHour
#ThePhotoHour
3 days ago
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Waning Gibbous Moon. 1810UT 3 January 2026. π π§ͺ π¨
#astrophotography
#SciArt
#photography
#StormHour
#ThePhotoHour
3 days ago
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The Moon and Jupiter. 1738UT 3 January 2026. π π§ͺ π¨
#astrophotography
#SciArt
#photography
#StormHour
#ThePhotoHour
3 days ago
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Conditions are horrible here tonight. I've taken a few not particularly good pictures of the Moon and Jupiter. π π§ͺ
3 days ago
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Tonight the Waning Gibbous Moon will appear close to Jupiter with Castor and Pollux. π π§ͺ
3 days ago
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Yesterday I visited the Hancock Museum in Newcastle. One of their exhibits was a section of the Sycamore Gap tree. π§ͺ
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David Blanchflower BSc
Martin Bracken - FRAS -CitySpaceAstro
3 days ago
Jupiter 1 hour 30m time-lapse from 2nd January 2026. Io and Ganymede out to the right with Europa and the GRS making an appearance. 8X speed. C6. ASI585MC. 2xBarlow
#astronomy
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Last night's Moon. 2 January 2026. π π§ͺ π¨
#astrophotography
#SciArt
#photography
#StormHour
#ThePhotoHour
3 days ago
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Snowing. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. 3rd January 2026. π§ͺ
#photography
#StormHour
#ThePhotoHour
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David Blanchflower BSc
Peter Lewis
4 days ago
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31). 3 hours worth of exposures. The first of a scheduled marathon session of well known dark sky
#astronomy
objects. It's far too cold to stand out all night!
#astrophotography
@stormhour.com
@photohour.bsky.social
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How to see the first meteor shower of 2026. Look up. π π§ͺ
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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Quadrantids: How to see the first meteor shower of 2026
They'll peak between 3 and 4 January over the UK.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cn7kn3yx1g1o
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Nearly Full Moon. 1959UT 2 January 2026. π π§ͺ π¨
#astrophotography
#SciArt
#photography
#StormHour
#ThePhotoHour
4 days ago
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Exactly 16 hours until Full Moon. π π§ͺ
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David Blanchflower BSc
Zion Lights
4 days ago
Hereβs what Sabine Hossenfelder has to say about my new book, Energy is Life. Released in one month today. Order your copy >
www.unicornpublishing.org/page/detail/...
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On Sunday I'll be attending Newcastle's first game of 2026, at home against Crystal Palace. Last time I saw them play Palace was last season and we won 5-0.
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Afternoon Moon. 1623UT 2 January 2026. π π§ͺ π¨
#astrophotography
#SciArt
#photography
#StormHour
#ThePhotoHour
4 days ago
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Rising Moon. 1612UT 2 January 2026. π π§ͺ π¨
#astrophotography
#SciArt
#photography
#StormHour
#ThePhotoHour
4 days ago
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Tomorrow night into Sunday night is the peak of the Quadrantids meteor shower. Will be affected by the Full Moon but you might still see a few. π π§ͺ
4 days ago
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Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025. π§ͺ
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025
Wind, solar and other renewables hit a new high last year but the government is still some way off its clean power target.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz947djd3d3o
4 days ago
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This morning I booked a couple of seats to see "Fawlty Towers The Play" at Newcastle's Theatre Royal. Last time I was there was over 30 years ago to see my mother in a production of Ronald Dahl's "The Witches." She played a witch.
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Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK. π§ͺ
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Chickenpox vaccines for children on NHS starts across UK
For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgexe201n81o
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Beam shone into sky to celebrate science campus. π§ͺ
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Beam shone into sky to celebrate Harwell Campus
The visual spectacle, known as The Beam, marked the 80th birthday of Harwell Campus.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5yegnjx52o
5 days ago
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On 10 January Jupiter will be at its brightest (opposition) for the year. π π§ͺ
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