Space Expert at the National Space Centre π Science communicator, astronomer, ex-teacher and author. All views are my own.
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There's been a lot of hype about catching the planetary parade over the last few days, but it'll be visible until around mid-February.
Truthfully, the beginning of February (during @NatAstroWeek ) will be a great time to try and spot 6 planets in the sky!
spacecentre.co.uk/news/spaceβ¦
Two days of astronomy immersion - I'm in! Anyone else?
Looking forward to presenting at #Astrofest2025 next month and hearing from other speakers.
I'll be talking about the astronomy-filled year that 2024 was, and sharing what we can expect for 2025!
europeanastrofest.com/2024/0β¦
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Let the cat out into the garden early this morning and managed to spot 4 meteors in the space of 10 minutes (urban area but facing away from lights)! Take advantage of the darker winter nights - whether you're a night owl or early riser, catch the peak of the Quadrantids tonight
π Meteor Shower Alertπ The Quadrantids peak overnight tonight, 3-4 January. This meteor shower produces up to 80 meteors an hour.
π The waxing crescent Moon will set in the west in the early evening providing ideal viewing conditions. Wrap up warm! spacecentre.co.uk/news/spaceβ¦
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So much 'space' all under one roof - less than 10 days to go! See you there π
We're celebrating the UK in space on 15 September π¬π§π
Ft. @nanopore, @AirbusSpace, @uniofleicester, @Astroscale_UK, @Leicesterastro, @JAXA_en, @joshpsmalley and @tomkerss, with more to be announced soon.
ποΈ Get your tickets: spacecentre.co.uk/whats-on/uβ¦
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If you like cooking or curry (or both like me!) - check out this podcast: Mission Curry. ππ§βπ³π΄π
It's like you're right there with Shruti on this culinary journey!
bbc.in/4c2rhei
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Today was an incredible milestone for @isro with their #Chandrayaan3Mission making history - you can't help but feel elated for all those working on the program! Job well done π
#Chandrayaan3 | Exciting what India has done: @AstroDude, Ex-NASA Astronaut
Moon's environment will be observed: @d_p4tel, Space Expert
Technology has gotten better: @Cmdr_Hadfield, Ex-Astronaut
Space Commentator @BlueAuroraMedia shares his views
#BrassTacks | @Zakka_Jacob
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What a morning! Thanks @BBCBreakfast for having us on chatting about the @virgingalactic flight today. Watch the launch from 4pm: virgingalactic.com
Did you catch our Space Expert @d_p4tel on @BBCBreakfast this morning? ππΊ
She chatted about today's @virgingalactic flight that will see an 80 year old British former Olympian and an Aberdeen student and her mother fly to space. (Skip to 2:52:00) bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0β¦
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This was such a great panel discussion - the enthusiasm and knowledge shared was just πππ
A huge thank you to Prof Nial Tanvir, @astronomerslc25 and @hmelin_ from @uniofleicester for helping us celebrate the one year anniversary of the release of Webb's first science imagesπ
Their expert panel will be available on YouTube soon
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What a jam-packed day this is going to be!
π¬π§ #UKinSpaceFestival
ποΈ 2 July
π Get hands on with science. Discover new missions heading to space. Learn about the UK space industry and career opportunities within it. Hear from inspiring speakers and meet some special guests.
ποΈ Get your tickets: spacecentre.co.uk/whats-on/uβ¦
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I'm going to be at the Bright Sparks STEM Fair at @LGS_Senior on 17th June repping the @spacecentre with a high-altitude pressure suit worn by astronauts.
Come along and find out how partial-pressure suits work! π©βπππ
lgs-senior.org.uk/bright-spaβ¦
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Itβs Yuri's Night (also sometimes known as The World Space Party). Today we commemorate the first human to launch into space along with other celebratory achievements in human space exploration.
Looking forward to taking part in the
@FestOfTomorrow this Friday, joining a panel on 'Where the UK leads in the new space race!'
eventbrite.co.uk/e/festival-β¦
Star-filled skies are one of the most magical sights our countryside has to offer.
I've just signed up to take part in @CPRE's #StarCount, taking place on 17 - 24 February. Join me! takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/β¦
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Always fab to chat about space with @BBCLeicester!
π°οΈ Our Space Expert @d_p4tel joined @BBCLeicester yesterday to chat with @9amben about Earth Observation and sustainability.
π» Discover how satellites like this cubesat work and what they do to monitor our planet. π
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The countdown is on β 3, 2, LauncherOne!
Tonight we hope to mark the first orbital launch from UK soil with the #StartMeUp mission which will see satellites launched into Earth orbit.
So, the UK's never launched a rocketβ¦?π
The UK has launched a satellite into space using a British rocket (Prospero on Black Arrow) β but not from UK soil. And although sub-orbital spaceflight has been achieved, this will be the first time British satellites launch into orbit from the UK! spacecentre.co.uk/blog-post/β¦
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Fantastic #Appleton2022 conference @RAL_Space_STFC! Really insightful talks finishing with keynote Prof Gillian Wright speaking about @ESA_Webb :) β at Thurmaston, England
Such a great morning watching the partial solar eclipse!
βοΈππ It's been a fantastic morning @spacecentre watching the #PartialSolarEclipse.
π· We'd love to see your photos of the eclipse. Let us know where you've been watching from.
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Great to be representing @spacecentre with the folks from @uniofleicester on their JWST stall at the @leicestermuseum (always fondly remembered as New Walk Museum π)!
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And as part of #BSF22, Wednesday evening being a part of the audience at The Sky at Night Q&A episode (to be aired later this year) was fab too!
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