Astronomy

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysicist, American Museum of Natural History. Author: Space Chronicle, The Pluto Files,. Host: StarTalk Radio http://StarTalkRadio.net
492,022 followers |

Astro Pic Of The Day

Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
412,540 followers |

Dr. Kiki Sanford

Science ninjas unite!
119,881 followers |

NASAVoyager2

I can barely hear you, let alone see you...
40,822 followers |

Virtual Astronomer

The Basil Fawlty of Astronomy, Science, Nature and more. Making Stargazing fun and accessible to all. Not your typical astronomer. Loves cycling & baking too.
36,225 followers |

EarthSky

A clear voice for science. Earth, space, human world. What to see in the sky tonight.
17,107 followers |

Universe Today

The official feed for Universe Today. You'll read our stories, and links to the best space news, photos and videos we can find.
15,151 followers |

astroparticle

Find here exciting astroparticle physics news!
12,507 followers |

Year of Astronomy

The Universe: yours to discover
11,556 followers |

WI Astronomy

A Wisconsin based Space and Astronomy News public outreach website.
11,156 followers |

Star Walk

Star Walk - #1 in Education astronomy app for your iPhone/iPad! Giveaways, astronomy and geek news, join us!
6,902 followers |

Daniel Fischer

All things astronomy and space (and then some) - in tiny bits and pieces but mostly with links to more ... :-)
4,826 followers |

Skymaps.com

Quality sky maps and star charts for skywatchers, educators and publishers.
4,735 followers |

365DaysOfAstro

Podcasting astronomy 7 days a week!
4,069 followers |

Ryo

Android, Astronomy, Anime, Japan, Geocaching, Web. I tweet stuff I find interesting and hope you can get use out of it. I'll follow back. I can handle it :)
4,004 followers |

AstroSpaceNow.com

We obsessively track breaking news and interesting content about astronomy and space exploration over the blogosphere and Twitter so you don't have to.
3,882 followers |

Stuart Clark

Astronomer, journalist, author and speaker. Author of The Sun Kings and The Sky's Dark Labyrinth trilogy, the history of astronomy – dramatised!
3,777 followers |

Nicole

Astronomer. Educator. Maker of tiny comets. Finished my Ph.D, and now working on http://cosmoquest.org/
3,598 followers |

Nick Howes

Astronomy Consultant, Science Writer for @esa . FRAS, @faulkestel Program Manager, Visiting Lecturer UCGLAM, STEM ambassador,Used to work with Ultravox.
3,447 followers |

Colin Stuart

Freelance science communicator, writer & broadcaster. Freelance astronomer for Royal Observatory, Greenwich (views mine).
3,412 followers |

Astronomy.FM

Broadcasting astronomy and science radio to listeners all across the world!
3,375 followers |

Newbury Astro Soc

Newbury Astronomical Society are a bunch of people doing all sorts of interesting astro stuff. Geek comes as standard. Tweets by @Steve_P_Knight
3,148 followers |

AstronomyCast

Take a facts-based journey through the cosmos.
3,047 followers |

The Jodcast

An astronomy podcast from the University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank Observatory.
3,019 followers |

MadSciKat

Same smartass half-kitteh-half-h00min hybrid @madlolscientist u know & love, but w/ fewer letters. #p2 #occupy #OWS =^..^=
2,748 followers |

Jenny ★

Science Writer at @universetoday & @theurbantimes Broadcaster on @UnderBritishSky for @AstronomyFM http://astronomy.fm/under-british-skies/
2,577 followers |

David Dickinson

Science writer, teacher, and stargazer...chronicler of the technocene and budding Scifi deity. Looking forward to seeing the 2084 transit of Earth from Mars.
2,475 followers |

Alice Sheppard

MSc Astrophysics mature student, Galaxy Zoo mod, co-founder of Cardiff and Hackney Skeptics in the Pub, citizen science maniac, and general dazed waffler
2,354 followers |

SkyShare Network

Small field astronomy: planets, double stars, variables, exoplanets, planetary nebulae ... Love'em all
2,288 followers |

Portal to Universe

Keep up to date with latest cutting-edge astronomy and space science breakthroughs via Portal To The Universe. (An original IYA2009 Project)
2,250 followers |

Debra L Davis

WomanAstronomer.com promotes astronomy as a hobby and science & encourages women and girls interested in the science.
2,125 followers |

Astronomy Telescopes

All about astronomy, telescopes, the universe and orion!
2,015 followers |

Tony Hoffman

PCMag.com printers, scanners & projectors analyst; writer; amateur astronomer; photographer; radio amateur (AA2TH)
1,992 followers |

IYA2009_US

Celebrating Astronomy! Sharing it with the World!
1,929 followers |

Bill Cooke

1,855 followers |

ASkyFullofStars

Astronomy, Space, Night Sky
1,761 followers |

Lowell Observatory

A private, non-profit institution dedicated to astronomical research and outreach.
1,696 followers |

CPRE Shropshire

A worldwide celebration of dark skies on from 20 March to 10 April 2010. Say no to light pollution. Be inspired by starlit skies. Hashtag #darkskies2010
1,692 followers |

Louis Suarato

Astronomy, Space, NASA, Photography, Nature, Music, Humor
1,684 followers |

Patrick M.

There is simply nothing better than looking into deep space to soothe the mind and put things into perspective. IT & Content Geek. Spaceflight. Tech Rocks!
1,652 followers |

streamertyer

Devils fan, streamer fly tyer& fisher, accomplished Wine & Beer drinker, stiff-necked Stargazer, stumbling Geocacher, Ham, Dad, Hubby & Ne'er-Do-Well
1,518 followers |

CPLRusso2

Food, astronomy, baseball, history, books, learning, writing, music, drink, travel, IT, poker...
1,510 followers |

Luke

Amateur Photography, Nature, Space, Science, Astronomy & the WSOGMM. Think for yourself! (Avatar image st01en from: http://bit.ly/7P5IdN)
1,500 followers |

Ray

I love- living downtown, science-fiction, weather, science, astronomy, CSA, NASA, the military,and things that go KABOOM
1,474 followers |

Deirdre Kelleghan

Am an amateur astronomer, I paint and enjoy writing. Informal Educational Outreach for children http://www.deirdrekelleghan.net/blog.html
1,388 followers |

Rebecca Setzer

A star loving bird watching nature enthusiast with a knack for the knotting. I guess that makes me an AstroBirdKnitologist
1,306 followers |

Stephen Braham

Quantum Cosmologist turned Arctic-going IT-exploring Rocket Scientist
1,296 followers |

Scott Northcutt

Professional geek. Ham radio nut. Aviation fanatic. Astronomy aficionado.
1,279 followers |

Sore Arse

You're all clear kid, lets blow this thing and go home!
1,261 followers |

John Brady

Creator of Astronomy Central, space news, the night sky, online community & more. Tweeter of anything interesting beyond Earth, general banter, Atheist
1,249 followers |

Peter Newbury

astronomy, science education w Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative in Physics & Astronomy at UBC, science writer, dad, @scioVan
1,206 followers |

Sam Hawkins

English linguistics student and loveable space geek.
1,198 followers |

Paolo Amoroso

Astronomy, space & science educator. SpaceTweetup alumnus.
1,193 followers |

Wynyard Planetarium

Astronomy based education and entertainment resources of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; supported by CaDAS & DAS. Tweets by Ed Restall (Director)
1,189 followers |

Hanny van Arkel

Guitar playin' biology teacher by day, discoverer (of @HannysVoorwerp) by night, science ambassador in between and lover of life 24/7.
1,153 followers |

InOMN

We're all about International Observe the Moon Night. Learn about InOMN and InOMN 2012 Tweetups! Use hashtag #moonnight.
1,151 followers |

Catherine Baker

chemist, artist, dreamer, maker of things. Science, space, photography, aviation... http://www.flickr.com/photos/cmilesbaker http://cmilesbaker.wordpress.com
1,144 followers |

Richie Jarvis

UK Astronomer, Astrophotographer, and presenter of Under British Skies on http://astronomy.fm each month...
1,116 followers |

Ewan Bryce

Astro junkie, weekday road warrior, quasi malt head, gamer & temporal trekker. Laying down a rubber road to freedom two wheels at a time.
1,078 followers |

Betsy McCall

mathematician, linguist, astronomy student, author, teacher, atheist, intellectual
1,009 followers |

Elias Jordan

Astronomer/Astrophysicist, Journalist, Photographer, DJ, Student, mentally unstable....
1,007 followers |

Mike Simonsen

Astronomer, variable star junkie, writer, blogger, gardener, musician, madman
902 followers |

Stephen Serjeant

Astronomer at the Open University, roped into various OU/BBC things too. The views here do not necessarily blah blah.
870 followers |

Alice Enevoldsen

Alice's AstroInfo I teach you astronomy.
811 followers |

AAVSO

World leader in variable star research
801 followers |

Nick Soden

Studying electromechanics; into amateur astronomy, beatboxing, skiing, photography, CG, and pasta
801 followers |

Brenda Freedman

Glamorous Geek:Social Media Innovator; Solar System Ambassador Public Outreach Program JPL, Keeper of archives; http://www.sambushman.org
787 followers |

IYA2009-Ireland

Updates about astronomy-related events happening this year in Ireland
773 followers |

David Evans

I have discovered 19 sungrazing comets with the SOHO Space Telescope. Main interest: h-alpha solar photography.
762 followers |

Young Astronomers

Official Twitter account of the Young Astronomers! A website and community of young people interested in Astronomy.
754 followers |

2012hoax

736 followers |

Rachana Bhatawdekar

NASA Deep Impact Mission Ex-Team Member, Budding Astrophysicist, Science Geek, Daydreamer..
713 followers |

J. Hyatt

Eureka Springs Astronomical Society. Currently constructing my observatory. Skeptic by nature. Amateur astronomer astronomy blogger
713 followers |

Astronomer

Astronomer, Communication Scientist, Planetarium Director http://facebook.com/arif19
679 followers |

Chris Kirkland

I love to do science and find out how things work. I also enjoy helping other people to find things out for themselves.
657 followers |

GAM2011

A Month filled of astronomy events worldwide, especially online. Join GAM, the Global Astronomy Month and Celebrate the night sky, April 2012
655 followers |

Under British Skies

Under British Skies is an Astronomy Radio program going out every third Sunday of the month at 20:00GMT until 22:00GMT
638 followers |

John Pasco

Student of life, coding, web dev, astronomy and Buddhism. Wants to know why we can't all just get along and am doing my bit to help that
637 followers |

Nic Fleet

It may look like I'm doing nothing, but at the cellular level I'm really quite busy...
628 followers |

Richard Fleet

Interested in astronomy and atmospheric optics. Current vice-chairman of Newbury Astronomical Society
620 followers |

Jenni Ewart

Ducati-riding SciFi-lovin' Aussie mum of 2 kids & 2 Basenjis. I'm an airline Flight Dispatcher interested in Aviation, Space, Astronomy, MotoGP & #CSIROtweetup
611 followers |

Rob Keown

Bittersweet participant in evolution
597 followers |

Hannah H

I'm a 17 y/o astronomy geek, an Open Uni student, blogger for @galaxyzoo and @_SigmaOrionis, writer and admin for the @youngastros, podcaster and a tad insane.
592 followers |

Kopernik Astro-Soc

The official Twitter Feed of the Kopernik Astronomical Society. The Universe's Splendor is within your reach. Tweets by @kreegan99
591 followers |

Extreme Astronomy

A passion for astronomy, astrophotography and space exploration. The universe has a multitude of secrets to unlock.
588 followers |

OneMoonOneSky

One Moon – One Sky is a global competition inviting students to participate in research, artistic and cultural activities.
560 followers |

AAPOD

552 followers |

Amy Fredericks

Astronomer-educator, amateur photographer, web geek. Basically a big dork.
548 followers |

Jeff Burton

An observational astronomer forced to make a living as a system architect.
543 followers |

Hubble Top Stars

Opportunity for formal and informal educators who use Hubble Space Telescope for STEM education.
494 followers |

Davin Flateau

Astrophysics researcher, exoplanet scientist in training, writer, broadcaster, I play my music in the sun.
492 followers |

psrman

Happily married with interest in weather, space, aviation, current events and news
484 followers |

CometDude

470 followers |

Ernesto Guido

Italian amateur astronomer whose main interests lie in the astrometry and physical properties of comets
448 followers |

Dulce Flores

Business owner, lover of art and music.
435 followers |

Kate Kay

An astronomical society which was begun in 1912 by Sir Norman Lockyer. The astronomy group meet on Friday nights, for talks, imaging, observing
426 followers |

Peter Riesett

Sofware Developer, self taught mandolinist, photographer, and astronomer
418 followers |

Peter Sherman

My main Interests are astronomy and Rugby. Here I will be twittering about all things astronomical along with a bit of rugger banter.
417 followers |

StarFortress

Trying to learn more about the world around me.
408 followers |

Lawrence Bilton

21. Astronomy lover! Scope: Meade LX90 f/10. BAA & SPA Member. The Cepheid Variables are my standard candles. A lefty labourite free-thinker and humanist!
405 followers |

Moon Watcher

#moonwatch
401 followers |

AstroPhoto Insight

Astrophotography
401 followers |

North American Skies

Cosmic Awareness Facilitator: astronomy, physics, clouds & more. For info only - don't be offended if I don't follow back. BTW, I never follow protected Tweets.
393 followers |

Alan Pickup

Once of Royal Observatory Edinburgh, and UK Infrared Telescope, Hawaii. Long-time writer on space and astronomy for The Guardian, Scotsman and Sunday Times
382 followers |

Harold Geller

Observatory Director, George Mason University. Teach astronomy, astrobiology, general science. NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador. Opinions are my own.
380 followers |

Jeff Setzer

Technical Services Manager at Graphics Systems Corporation. Love to do volunteer astronomy education and outreach through Northern Cross Science Foundation.
377 followers |

Frank

I work at Lowe's (Outside Lawn & Garden Dept.), NASA & Astronomy enthusiast, photography, love dogs, reading, sports, music, riding my Harley
373 followers |

Meteorwatch USA

Back Up account, for when we reach our API limit during Meteorwatch! (@Ksastro, @VirtualAstro, @Zarquil)
338 followers |

Paczynski_Scope

Utilizing gravitational microlensing to explore our Galaxy and beyond. Established in memory of astronomer Bohdan Paczynski (1940-2007).
319 followers |

Charles Bell

IAU MPC Observatory code H47 Vicksburg; Comet and Minor Planet Astrometry, Observation and Study
301 followers |

Mary Makowski

Curious, always curious...
299 followers |

Rocket Scientista

Female graduate student in astrophysics, apprentice rocket scientist, rebel without a solution set.
297 followers |

John K

Amateur astronomer that loves to tweet about astronomy, observing, news, events etc.Host of the At The Eyepiece show on BlogTalkRadio.
276 followers |

Daurys

I am a dreamer: Astronomer, Photographer, Designer, Teacher, Musician, Pilot, TechGeek, Engineer!! All a Dream!
263 followers |

IceInSpace

IceInSpace is dedicated to promoting amateur astronomy. We aim to help stargazers from around the world discover, discuss and enjoy the beauty of our night sky.
258 followers |

Todd Barrow

I like sciencey stuff and programming stuff.
254 followers |

Robbie Gonyea

The dreamer of impossible dreams, and the sculptor of realities. Gay and Proud!! #Atheist
249 followers |

Vanessa

astro, rock chick, space geek, tech lover, young astro, muser, space twerp. i'm just a little girl with a big dream
245 followers |

Sara Howard

AerospaceEngineer on Saturn V, Something Funny Happened on the Way to the Moon. For sale on Amazon, Kindle, Barnes & Noble online, Alibris.
241 followers |

Mike Salway

Amateur Astronomer, Amateur Photography, Amateur Karate-Ka, Professional in IT
231 followers |

Astro Dilettante

Follow me for astronomy tidbits, with an Irish focus.
226 followers |

Andy Smith

Meteor and aurora spotting via radio! Works for BBC but all views are my own etc.
199 followers |

James Cook

Those people the Army rounded up in 'Close Encounters' who DIDN'T make it to the top? I'm with them.
199 followers |

NelmaAlas

192 followers |

Clay Davis

Amateur astronomer astrophotographer. All statements are my own and do not represent Bechtel, US Government, NNSA, DOE or any other entity.
192 followers |

Dently

Astronomy Freak
180 followers |

Douglas Pierre

Retired, Interests: Gardening, photography, classical music, Astronomy, bicycling, Politics
176 followers |

bj winter

Amateur a-lota-things! Astronomer Buddhist Philosopher to name a few
172 followers |

Codename Sunshine

Pharmacy Technician by day. Out-of-work video editor by night. Space nerd. News junkie. Loves U2 and Christian Bale. Too much free time on her hands.
172 followers |

kyle bennett

Astronomer,writer/poet,motoring enthusiast, Gamer, funny man, musician and geek
163 followers |

John Newhall

Games, Tech, and Astronomy
159 followers |

Liam O'Hara

Aussie in London; dad; lover of cricket, science, space, gadgets and all things technical; work in the media; aspiring writer.
156 followers |

AstronomyFMRadio

Up-to-the-minute radio schedule for Astronomy.FM, broadcasting live and pre-recorded programs on Astronomy & Space Science 24 hours each day.
149 followers |

WarrenAstro

One of Michigan's finest astronomy clubs. 2011 is our 50th anniversary!
149 followers |

Astro Word

133 followers |

Jake Christensen

Upon his 36th year, Childe Jake begrudgingly incorporates tweeting into his blogging, reading, and studying of humanity and the cosmos.
130 followers |

Arthur Wagner Kornin

Rotating interests.
127 followers |

Kevin

Professional Photographer. Also Astronomer, Geologist, Meteorologist. Über Science Geek/Nerd/Buff/Maven/Devotee/Aficionado.
115 followers |

Brandon Rangel

Budding astronomer and interdisciplinary scientist stuck in the body of a not-so-understood high school genius
112 followers |

Radio Astronomy Obs.

112 followers |

Astro Book Drive

The purpose of Astro Book Drive (ABD) is to improve astronomy education by donating astronomy materials to groups in developing countries.
104 followers |

Ellen

Visit my blog to read my latest writing. I am a violin teacher and lover of weather, astronomy, nature, and writing. Working on my first novel.
100 followers |

MaynardP

The discoverer of Pittendreigh's Law of Planetary Motion.
94 followers |

CSimmerman

93 followers |

Ritesh Pokar

93 followers |

Megan

Wednesday is green, 7 is yellow, migraines are just metallic cotton balls...
89 followers |

Cosmic Diary

The Cosmic Diary is not just about astronomy. It's more about what it is like to be an astronomer.
88 followers |

MarciaB

Astronomy; bird, wildlife and wildflower viewing and photography
79 followers |

Randy Griffin

Astronomer (VP - Sheboygan Astronomical Society), golfer, fisherman, rocketeer (the photo isn't me - her name is Foxy)
76 followers |

Paul Thompson

64 followers |

James

Physics and astronomy student, gamer extraordinaire.
54 followers |

Andrew Lowe

I'm a Canadian geophysicist and amateur astronomer. I have discovered 600 asteroids. I also enjoy golf and wine.
53 followers |

Astronomer Royal

45 followers |

Lori Lynn Anderson

I'm a Canadian lost in Spain. I am a professor of classical guitar and love astronomy!!!!!!!
39 followers |

Sam Harrold

Weird Austin enthusiast. Fest fanatic. Food trailer aficionado. Local business champion. Crazed cyclist. Music bug. UT astronomy PhD student.
39 followers |

Wally Anglesea

Worked in I.T. since before it was I.T. First love is Astronomy.
35 followers |

LarryWaddill

Amateur Astronomer, General Aviation Pilot, 3 Grandchildren
21 followers |

Planetary Nebula

18 followers |

Michael Foerster

astronomer, NASA Educator (JPL/CalTech), broadcaster
18 followers |

R_Ficarelli

16 followers |

Kochava Y

interested in astronomy
15 followers |

Al Lannigan

80 yrs old like astronomy and also ham ke8dw radio control aeroplanes
12 followers |

Dougal Syers

soon to be a professional astronomer, also a naturalist and a dancer ... and more!
11 followers |

plowell

Network Engineer, Astronomy Geek, High Power Rocketeer
9 followers |

The Starboretum

Nature above, nature below... stars and trees!
7 followers |

Mark Hess

American Patriot,and love to capture God's Creation in photography
1 follower |

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