@VirtualAstro

Author, Presenter and Producer. Astronomy, Space, Science, Nature and more! Making Stargazing fun and enjoyable for all.

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Joined May 2009
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I just rescued a toad in the road. It was going to get run over so I did my best lolly pop lady impression, picked him up and helped him on his way safely. Here's my concern. Did picking him up and the oil/ acid in my skin injury him in any way. I heard years ago our skin is harmful to them? Old wives tail @Chrisgpackham ?
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Just heard that Michael Palin has unfortunately had to cancel his tour. I've heard he's fallen over in the bathroom and broken some ribs and fractured his pelvis. I really hope he recovers quickly, and we'll see him in the future. Get well soon Michael.
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📢 NEW SHOW: The Night Sky Show – Sat 22 May 27 Astronomer and author Adrian West (aka @VirtualAstro) presents a glorious visual and thought-provoking experience for everyone that looks up and wonders.🌕🌃 Members Thu 22 Oct On sale 10am Fri 23 Oct tinyurl.com/NightSkyShow27-D…
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"Wholesome" God I love that word.
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Currently getting my new website and the new shiny app built and ready. As I do, I've just got to double-check with you guys to make sure I'm putting everything in there that you want. Please let me know if you have any ideas or any likes or dislikes in an astronomy app or website, and I'll put them in or take them out.
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Rob B@RobBfromDerbyOct 11
“Where’s Vader?” “Buying diesel off the Rebel Alliance Sir”
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Looking for something special to do this Saturday? 🌌 The Night Sky Show: A Sky Full of Hope is at Royal & Derngate on Saturday 17 October. It’s a journey across the universe on a giant screen and a fantastic night out. Book Here: buff.ly/oQDpze1
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Replying to @VirtualAstro
From just south of Swindon despite the light pollution from the town!
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Kp7 index warning: G3 geomagnetic storm forecast from 10-Oct 17:00 UTC to 10-Oct 21:00 UTC www.​metoffice.​gov.​uk/binaries/content/assets/metofficegovuk/pdf/business/public-sector/space-weather/geomagnetic-storms-impacts.​pdf
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The Northern lights near Whissendine in Rutland this evening. Very odd being exactly 2 years since the last big display in October 2024. #aurora #northernlights #rutland
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Matthew Halstead@csmaffOct 10
Aurora over the #LongMynd #ChurchStretton #Shropshire
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It’s been a while…I’ve missed you 🥹😍💞✨🎉 Current view between the cloud-free sky gaps, from Sperrins overlooking Lough Foyle and Binevenagh #aurora @barrabest @bbcniweather @UTVNews @Louise_utv @WeatherCee @JAtanackov @chunder10 @theauroraguy @geoff_maskell @James_Akrill
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#Aurora #northernlights @ChrisPage90 @WeatherAisling @metoffice #loveukweather @StormHour Aurora Middleton Castle Kings Lynn 10/10/26
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Damian Shiels@irishacwOct 10
Tonight's Northern Lights from the back door. #Finland – at Jakobstad, Finland
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Dr. Tamitha Skov
@TamithaSkovOct 10
Gorgeous aurora visible in Northumberland during this ongoing solar storm. Catch this current show, as views will likely dim soon for a little while. Likely more aurora is coming though because this is a very complex set of storms passing over us. Thanks for reporting!
フラン@ProofSwitchOct 10
イングランド北東部、ノーサンバーランド州クレスウェルの #オーロラ #aurora
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Beautiful show of the #Aurora tonight over #Gourock. @BBCScotWeather @WindyWilson88 @discinverclyde
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Netty
@janetcwebsterb1Oct 10
Northern lights near Arbroath
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Dave appears unimpressed with the aurora #Shetland #aurora – at Sandwick, Scotland
Ginger and white cat looking towards camera with purple and green aurora behind

ALT Ginger and white cat looking towards camera with purple and green aurora behind

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“I think that sky’s going to light…” Oh look it did! Leaving Castaways in Mylor, Kerry suggested using St Mylor Church when the clouds began glowing. She was absolutely right. Usually a sunrise location, the best sunset colour isn’t always where the sun is. #Cornwall #Mylor
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John Talbot@jochtaOct 10
Replying to @chatswithem
Modern mobile phone cameras are particularly sensitive to aurora. It’s no more common than at previous solar maxima (which occur every 11 years) but it’s much easier to photograph now.
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