David Blanchflower BSc
@DavidBflower
Astrophysicist and Astrophotographer. Published in @AstronomyNow @BBCNews @itvnews
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31). 8 August 2023. #StormHour #ThePhotoHour
Venus is looking seriously bright in the early morning above the eastern horizon. Jupiter is starting to become prominent lower to its left. Next month their close encounter will be a sight worth seeing.
The Andromeda Galaxy is becoming a fine sight through binoculars and a telescope. Look northeast from around midnight. Galaxy season is almost upon us.
Saturn is appearing at a decent elevation. Look southeast from around 2am. Starting next week will rise before 11pm.
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#bbcfootball Congratulations to Spain. Close match versus Germany. Will be another intriguing final against England.
Gaps in our knowledge of ancient Rome could be filled by AI. Not sure about this one.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Teeth marks suggest 'terror bird' was killed by reptile 13 million years ago. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
I was unsuccessful in the Newcastle/Liverpool ticket ballot. I'll have another go in the general sale next Monday.
It's 2.52am. I'm up early to capture the Moon with Jupiter. So are the clouds. Can't see a thing. My usual luck. Heading back to bed. Have a good night and morning everyone :)
Seems this has picked up. My friend James is running in the Great North Run to raise money for Doctors Without Borders, a brilliant charity supporting brave volunteers in places such as Gaza. If you have the ability to, I’m sure he’d appreciate a few quid. gofundme.com/f/great-north-…
#bbcfootball Congratulations England. Overall not a great performance but a great ending!
I'm about to watch England v Italy in the Women's Euros. Got my projector set up for 100+ inches. Biggest yet on the wall. It's a real whopper!
Tomorrow morning the very slivery Waning Crescent Moon will appear close to Jupiter. Look low to the northeast at 3.30am.
IMÁGENES DEL TELESCOPIO ESPACIAL #HUBBLE DEL COMETA #INTERESTELAR #3IATLAS ¿De dónde viene? ¿Cómo sabemos que procede de otro sistema planetario y es de naturaleza cometaria? ¿Cuanto tiempo lleva vagando por la Vía Láctea? Se explica en @Conversation_E ➡️theconversation.com/descubierto-un…
Archaeological dig unearths 3,000-year-old items. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
I am very sad to report that Joey Jones has died. Excellent footballer for Wrexham, Liverpool, Wales and many other clubs.