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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 7h

Just like to mention "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die" and people say Astronomy isn't exciting. 🔭 🧪

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Stuart Atkinson @stuartatkinson.bsky.social · 11h

No doubt it will "dazzle stargazers" on a 'once in a lifetime display"!!!

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 11h

Greatest in 100 years.

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Waning Gibbous Moon. 2021UT 28 September 2026. 🔭 🧪 🎨 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour #Moon #Lunar

The Moon at waning gibbous phase on a dark background.

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I'm sure one of these decades they'll have a roaring success. I'll probably be dead by then, but you never know. 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Diabolical 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Given to me we'd be on Mars now!

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Journal of Applied Ecology @jappliedecology.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

To mitigate the risk of ticks persisting in previously unsuitable cold regions, this study recommends adoption of integrative pest management approaches and reducing the use of pesticides 🪳 🌏️ 🧪 👉️ buff.ly/lCfM0dL

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Although my Birthday is exactly two weeks away, I received my first card today.

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On Wednesday the Waning Moon will appear close to the Pleiades. 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Uranus now appears in the evening before 9pm. Need binoculars to spot it close to the Pleiades and Hyades. 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Mars and Jupiter continue on their near collision course. Closest encounter in November. 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Saturn is a nice sight each evening although not spectacularly bright. Will be at it's brightest this coming Sunday. 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On Friday the Orionids meteor shower becomes active. Peak 21-22 October. Can put on a decent display, although this year the Moon will be near Full at the peak, so will have an effect. 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Orion is it's usual spectacular sight in the early morning sky. Look southeast after 2am. 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

There are a few tiny spots on the Sun, more like freckles than active regions. Must be having a rest after achieving Maximum. 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

SpaceX Starship has launched successfully, and hasn't blown up so far. 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

SpaceX Starship has achieved orbit, despite a problem with one of its engines. 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This coming week I'm planning to see the film "Hope." Looks like an alien invasion type film. Looking forward to it.

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

4.58am. Finished my Jupiter and Mars exposures. Rather handy timing as thick clouds start to drift towards them. 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The young women guiding tourists through India's night sky. Nice article, although Vega isn't the brightest star in the night sky. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Hanle: The young women guiding tourists through India's night sky

Astronomy tourism is giving young women in Hanle income, confidence and a new role in their community.

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Mars continues to approach the Beehive, at the same time nearing Jupiter. On 11th October all three will make a great #astrophotography opportunity. Also on my Birthday on the 12th. 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Tonight the very bright Waning Gibbous Moon appears to the left of Saturn. 🔭 🧪

The Moon at centre with planet Saturn small dot at lower right and floodlights plus trees in the foreground.

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Waning Gibbous Moon. 2005UT 27 September 2026. 🔭 🧪 🎨 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour #Moon #Lunar

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

New Moon is 1550UT 10 October 2026. Excellent timing which means Moony won't affect the appearance of Mars in the Beehive. 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Jupiter, the Beehive Cluster, and Mars. 27 September 2026. 🔭 🧪 🎨 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour

Planet Jupiter at bottom left corner with Beehive star cluster at centre and planet Mars at top right corner.

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Shocked I am! 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Nearly Full Moon. 0117UT 26 September 2026. 🔭 🧪 🎨 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour #Moon #Lunar #FullMoon

The Moon at nearly full on a dark background.

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We eat for you....

Satirical cartoon about the Pyramid of Capital

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Kentucky Hills @meliakelley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A cartoon from the Gilded Age. The caption: "History repeats itself. - The Robber Barons of the Middle Ages and the Robber Barons of today." History repeats itself, indeed.

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MLB @mlbbot.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Blink and you'll miss it 👀 An outstanding catch by the Red Sox ball girl!

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tomorrow I'll be at the pictures to see "Avengers: Endgame Encore." A very slightly longer version of the original. Apparently 'required' viewing before the December release of "Avengers Doomsday."

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Full Moon is 1649UT 26 September 2026. 🔭 🧪

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Stunning!

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Jason Nishiyama @evilscientistca.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

M7 is an open cluster located about 980 ly away in the constellation of Scorpius. It is the southernmost Messier object. This put it very low on the horizon for this image from the telescope's location. #astronomy

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VealSlab.bsky.social @vealslab.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are living in Idiocracy because of your religion

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Very useful. 🔭 🧪

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