r/Astronomy

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About r/Astronomy

The amateur hobby of humanity since the dawn of time and scientific study of celestial objects.

The community at a glance

r/Astronomy is a Subreddit for Astronomers with roughly 3.1M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Astronomy communities list.

Roughly 108K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Astronomy, Moon, and Nebula. Product recommendations often mention telescope and books.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +108K members
Growth: +3.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 27K members
  • 2014: 30K members
  • 2015: 18K members
  • 2016: 27K members
  • 2017: 95K members
  • 2018: 370K members
  • 2019: 431K members
  • 2020: 695K members
  • 2021: 462K members
  • 2022: 480K members
  • 2023: 194K members
  • 2024: 87K members
  • 2025: 77K members
  • 2026: 67K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 6K members
  • Nov: 12K members
  • Dec: 9K members
  • Jan: 9K members
  • Feb: 8K members
  • Mar: 10K members
  • Apr: 16K members
  • May: 10K members
  • Jun: 11K members
  • Jul: 4K members

Topics

  • Astronomy
    51 posts in the past month
    #1
    Astronomy
    51
  • Moon
    38 posts in the past month
    #2
    Moon
    38
  • Nebula
    37 posts in the past month
    #3
    Nebula
    37
  • Telescope
    35 posts in the past month
    #4
    Telescope
    35
  • Galaxy
    24 posts in the past month
    #5
    Galaxy
    24

Flair

  • Astrophotography (OC)
    39 posts in the past month
    1. Andromeda galaxy
    2. Saturnian System
    3. Newbie
    #1
    Astrophotography (OC)
    Andromeda galaxy · Saturnian System · Newbie
    39
  • Astro Research
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Astronomers discover a potentially habitable planet just 25 light-years away. 'This one is exciting'
    2. Tracing a Neutrino Ghost to Distant “Shadow Blaster” Galaxy
    3. Vera C. Rubin Observatory finally launches ambitious 10-year quest to reveal universe's secrets
    #2
    Astro Research
    Astronomers discover a potentially habitable planet just 25 light-years away. 'This one is exciting' · Tracing a Neutrino Ghost to Distant “Shadow Blaster” Galaxy · Vera C. Rubin Observatory finally launches ambitious 10-year quest to reveal universe's secrets
    9
  • Discussion: [Topic]
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Has learning astronomy permanently changed the way you experience the night sky?
    2. View Spicia tonight!!
    3. How long to get a variable star reviewed by AAVSO
    #3
    Discussion: [Topic]
    Has learning astronomy permanently changed the way you experience the night sky? · View Spicia tonight!! · How long to get a variable star reviewed by AAVSO
    9
  • Astro Art (OC)
    8 posts in the past month
    1. My Painting of the 2012 Coronal Mass Ejection as a 16-Year-Old
    2. A fully procedural, photoreal 3D recreation of a spiral galaxy
    3. [OC] A pocket astrolabe I have designed for one of my cousin for her birthday anniversary.
    #4
    Astro Art (OC)
    My Painting of the 2012 Coronal Mass Ejection as a 16-Year-Old · A fully procedural, photoreal 3D recreation of a spiral galaxy · [OC] A pocket astrolabe I have designed for one of my cousin for her birthday anniversary.
    8
  • Other: [Topic]
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Northern lights I saw in southern Idaho
    2. I'm new to astronomy and have been learning about Andromeda and the Sombrero Galaxy. What should I study next?
    3. New to astronomy—what should I learn first?
    #5
    Other: [Topic]
    Northern lights I saw in southern Idaho · I'm new to astronomy and have been learning about Andromeda and the Sombrero Galaxy. What should I study next? · New to astronomy—what should I learn first?
    7

Product recommendations

  • telescope
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Best beginner telescope?
    2. Can anyone recommend a telescope around €300 for a beginner?
    3. Just starting Astrophotography, Which telescope out of these would you recommend?
    #1
    telescope
    Best beginner telescope? · Can anyone recommend a telescope around €300 for a beginner? · Just starting Astrophotography, Which telescope out of these would you recommend?
    10
  • books
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best astronomy books and recommendation☄🌌
    2. What books would you recommend to a novice who's interested in learning more about Astronomy?
    3. Recommend book for astronomy basic calculation
    #2
    books
    Best astronomy books and recommendation☄🌌 · What books would you recommend to a novice who's interested in learning more about Astronomy? · Recommend book for astronomy basic calculation
    6
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Astronomy for?
Best for Astronomers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Astronomy free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Astronomy have?
Roughly 3.1M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Astronomy on?
r/Astronomy runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Astronomy cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Astronomy is organized under Astronomers.
How do I join r/Astronomy?
You can join r/Astronomy by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Astronomy communities like?
Communities for space enthusiasts covering astronomy, astrophysics, astrophotography, and space exploration. Discord servers host newcomers and experts alike with dedicated channels for launches, telescope recommendations, and trivia, alongside Reddit communities for sharing images and discussing discoveries.
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