Facebook Groups for Astronomers

FAQ

What are astronomy communities?

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.

How many Astronomy facebook groups are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 2 Astronomy facebook groups on Facebook. Most listings with size data are large (50%) or huge (50%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Astronomy topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.

What features do these facebook groups include?

Forum is the most common feature (100% of listings).

Are astronomy facebook groups free to join?

All 2 listings on this page are free to join (no paid membership or application gate listed). Access rules can still change on the community side.

Which astronomy facebook groups are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Online Astronomy Society and Astronomers first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 6/8/2023, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.