Astronomers Using Twitter - Top 5 Case Studies
The best way to learn how to use Twitter within your industry is to study success. We've compiled a list of the top 5 Astronomy professionals using Twitter.
Use the blue buttons below to study. As you study take note of tweeting style, follower interaction, consistency, value of content, links posted, and website/twitter synchronization.
Top 5 Tweeters in Astronomy
#1 Phil Plait
Astronomer, author, skeptic, father, punster.
Followers:178,037 Following:230 Ratio:774.07/1
Listed:7,775 Started:Apr '07
#2 Sky and Telescope
The Essential Magazine of Astronomy. Sky and Telescope is the world's leading compendium of information about the science and hobby of astronomy.
Followers:12,441 Following:119 Ratio:104.55/1
Listed:975 Started:Mar '09
#3 Pamela L. Gay
Communicating astronomy and life in academia 1 sidereal day at a time.
Followers:10,372 Following:324 Ratio:32.01/1
Listed:870 Started:Jan '08
#4 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.
Followers:36,426 Following:1,424 Ratio:25.58/1
Listed:1,267 Started:May '09
#5 Astronomy Magazine
Astronomy informs, entertains, and inspires people who are interested in the science and hobby of astronomy.
Followers:14,362 Following:517 Ratio:27.78/1
Listed:1,148 Started:Mar '09