@DavidBflower

Astrophysicist and Astrophotographer. No longer Twitter active (10th February 2026). BlueSky active @davidbflower.bsky.social

 Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
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Joined September 2013
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The Andromeda Galaxy (M31). 8 August 2023. #StormHour #ThePhotoHour
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Replying to @SpitfireSteve @JenessaHawks
One of the last things we talks of when he was coherent was I'd set myself a challenge in aid of raising money for Oesophageal Cancer awareness. So this year I will be taking on 63 peaks in honor of 63 years of his life. If you would like to donate - justgiving.com/page/63peaksf…

63 Peaks for 63 Years of Dad

Help Jenessa Hawks raise money to support Guts UK Charity

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From today I will no longer be posting on Twitter. I've had an exciting packed time here for over 12 years, but it's not the same place as when I first opened my account. Thank you for your support. I can be found on BlueSky @davidbflower.bsky.social
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Tomorrow morning the Waning Moon can be seen on the edge of Scorpius. Wednesday morning will have some very close encounters in the stellar arachnid.
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'Rare sighting' of walrus on rocks off Fife coast. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y4…

'Rare sighting' of walrus on rocks off Elie

The walrus was spotted near Elie on 31 January but it was not made public in order to protect the animal from onlookers and drones.

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Shipwreck timbers from 17th Century appear on beach. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0q3…

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.

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It's dreary, dull, dark again here. I need a clear sky. Also I've run out of chocolate.
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Got a follow up appointment to my MRI scans. Will find out the results well into next month. This suggests to me they didn't find anything iffy on them.
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David Blanchflower BSc retweeted
Chuck's Astrophotography@chucksastropho1Feb 8
This planetary nebula (Abell 12) is called 'The Hidden Jewel' because it's difficult to observe. It's a 14th-magnitude object next to a 4th-magnitude star Mu Orionis. It was discovered in 1966. I used my Celestron RASA telescope and ZWO ASI533MC color camera to capture this.
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Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje1…

UK weather: Flood warnings in place across UK as forecasters warn 'no sign' of dry spell

More than 90 flood warnings are in place covering south-west and south-east England, London and south Wales.

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On Wednesday morning as well as occulting Tau Scorpii the Waning Crescent Moon will appear close to Antares (Alpha Scorpii). Antares colour is reminiscent of Mars and will make a fine visual and photographic opportunity. Look very low to the south after 5am.
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It's a bit of a morning. A bit of Sun and a bit of heat.
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Rare 'alien-like' sea slugs found in rock pools. They're whoppers. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdex…

Rare 'alien-like' sea creature found in Devon waters

The Rock Pool Project in Plymouth says the non-native sea hare looks "alien-like".

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Tomorrow morning the Waning Moon appears to the left of Spica (Alpha Virginis).
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Event to attract more women into engineering. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgk8…

Scunthorpe event to attract more women into engineering

It takes place in Scunthorpe next month, with a number of key, local employers expected to attend.

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Newcastle lost 3-2. My socks were lucky for the other team.
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I'm on my way to the toon for the match. Wearing my lucky socks.
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'Wonderful' Roman terracotta head found during dig. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62w…

'Wonderful' Roman terracotta head found during Magna Fort dig

Volunteers unearthed the striking 2,000-year-old piece during work at a fort in Northumberland.

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Ski jumpers sceptical of penis injection reports. I've been trying to avoid this story but it gets funnier and funnier. A ticklish situation. bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cze…

Winter Olympics 2026: Ski jumpers sceptical of penis injection reports

Norwegian ski jumpers are sceptical of reports that male athletes are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance.

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Finding personal Roman items a 'real connection.' bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz6y…

Finding personal Roman items in Carlisle a 'real connection'

Items from the Carlisle Cricket Club dig, including a diploma, are on display for the first time.

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Early on Wednesday morning the Waning Crescent Moon will pass in front of (occult) the star Tau Scorpii. As seen from the UK from around 6am. Look very low to the south.
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