
Royal Astronomical Society
@royalastrosoc
We encourage and promote astronomy, solar system science, and geophysics in the UK and worldwide.
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Will Gater
@willgater
Astronomer, author, astrophotographer. Former science journalist now working in the UK space sector to promote research, exploration & innovation.
ESO
@eso
The European Southern Observatory designs, builds & operates world-class observatories on the ground for the benefit of society 🇨🇱 @ESO_Chile
BBC Sky at Night Magazine
@skyatnightmag
The official X feed for BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Follow for astronomy guides, upcoming events and space news.
chrislintott
@chrislintott
Astronomer, broadcaster & writer @uniofoxford & @greshamcollege. Founder @the_zooniverse physics.ox.ac.uk/our-people/lin… The human half of @dogstarspod
AlphaGalileo
@alphagalileo
AlphaGalileo delivers breaking research news to the media around the world
Joe
@joe8urton
Creative, curious & always trying ✨🏋✨ Head of mentoring @ArtsEmergency 🔑🎭 Chair of trustees @IgniteFutures 🤔⚡ Boltonian 🔩 Q of the 🌈
Leigh Fletcher
@leighfletcher
Planetary scientist, Dad-in-training, space enthusiast, Professor based at the @UniOfLeicester. linktr.ee/leigh.fletcher
Physics Today
@physicstoday
Physics Today is the world's most popular physics magazine. (Header image: @ClaireLamman for Physics Today; see physicstoday.org/doodle)
National Space Centre
@spacecentre
🪐 The UK's largest attraction dedicated to space ☀️ Charity ✨ Tetrastar Spaceport 📽️ UK's largest planetarium 🚀 #SpaceForEveryone
Libby Jackson
@libbyjackson__
Account dormant for now, found in other corners of the cyber universe (and the real one). Space Exploration - Author - Broadcaster
Dr Katie Strang
@palaeokatie
Curator of rocks & minerals @hunterian. Engagement @scottishgeology. Researcher of Scotland’s industrial heritage, coprolites & graveyard geology. 🌈 she/her
Dr Jake Taylor
@astrojake
Astrophysicist at the University of Oxford. Researching the atmospheres of exoplanets.
Mary McIntyre @marymcintyreastro.bsky.social
@spicey_spiney
Astronomy communicator, astrophotographer, space artist, Star Diary podcast co-host + 4 GMN meteor cameras. I love cats, play bass & dabble in microscopy.
NASA STI Program
@nasa_sti
The NASA Scientific and Technical Information (STI) Program collects, organizes, preserves, and distributes NASA STI. RTs, links & follows are not endorsements.
Robert Massey
@robertmmassey
Dad, Deputy Director @royalastrosoc and Honorary Visiting Professor @sussexuni. All views my own. Makes 'good' trouble. @[email protected]
Chi Onwurah 💙
@chionwurah
Labour Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West.
Prof Jim Wild
@jim_wild
Professor of Space Physics at @LancasterUni and lover of all things spacey. Fell-runner, EV enthusiast, film/soundtrack geek and curry fan. My own views etc.
Canadian Space Agency
@csa_asc
The Canadian Space Agency coordinates all civil, space-related programs on behalf of the Government of Canada. Terms: bit.ly/1KcFPYP (Français @asc_csa)
Newcastle University
@uniofnewcastle
Official page for Newcastle University UK, a founding member of the Russell Group of Research intensive universities, and a Global Top 130 university. #WeAreNCL
Rt Hon Michelle Donelan
@michelledonelan
Former Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology plus DCMS. Former MP for Chippenham constituency.
Prof. Lucie Green
@dr_lucie
Physics Prof at UCL. Sun & space. vice-president @popastro. Book: amzn.to/2nitfmi
Chris Lee FRAS now on #BlueSky
@cpl43uk
This account is now dormant - AstroSpace Advisor, UK Space Agency Chief Scientist (retired). Visiting Prof (Uni of Leicester), [email protected]
Dr Emma Alexander
@emma_alexander
she/her not on here much anymore… username is astronemma on the other apps
Dr Meganne Christian
@astro_meganne
🇬🇧🇦🇺🇮🇹🇳🇿🇦🇶 @ESA astronaut class of 2022. Reserve Astronaut / Commercial Exploration Lead at @spacegovUK
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
@brlsi
Welcome to Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, in Bath UK. Follow the link to see our current exhibitions and upcoming talks programme.
SKA Observatory
@skao
We build and operate cutting-edge radio telescopes to transform our understanding of the Universe and benefit society! Tweets from SKAO Global Headquarters, UK
Patricia Ann Burrell
@patriciaburrell
A Fine Art Practitioner, A Visual Artist & Private Art Tutor. Founder and Director of Foundation & Student Art Tutoring.
American Astronomical Society (AAS)
@aas_office
Mission of the AAS is to enhance & share humanity’s scientific understanding of the universe as a diverse & inclusive astronomical community. Tweet≠endorsement
Buglife
@buzz_dont_tweet
Buglife is the only organisation in Europe devoted to the conservation of all invertebrates. 🐝#BuglifeNI, #BuglifeScotland, #BuglifeCymru & #SolitaryBeeWeek
Bulldog Licensing
@bulldog_brands
Bulldog Licensing represents a number of the world's leading brands. For more info check out our website.
Bath Preservation Trust
@bathprestrust
This account is no longer active. Please find us on Bluesky: bathprestrust.bsky.social
Scopes4SEN
@patrickpoitevin
Donating telescopes to UK locations who support special educational needs (SEN) - Tweeting about the night sky. Follow scopes4sen.weebly.com
Helen Usher
@tyseren
Amateur astronomer battling South Wales weather! PhD student studying Rosetta's comet @OU_SPS Comet chaser outreach programme lead @[email protected]
Elizabeth Tasker
@girlandkat
UK astrophysicist working at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Author of 'The Planet Factory' published by Bloomsbury. Also on mastodon & bluesky.
Amateur astronomer
@sjb_astro
#Astrophotography #Astronomy sjbastro.bsky.social
Dr. Jenifer Millard 🇪🇺🏴🇺🇦
@drjenimillard
Extragalactic astronomer | Co-presenter @AwesomeAstroPod | Public speaker (✉️ requests) | Managing Editor @FifthStarLabs Sky Guide 🌌 | Infrequently BBC 📺 & 📻
Professor Dame Sue Hill
@csosue
I am the Chief Scientific Officer for England and the Senior Responsible Officer for Genomics in the NHS
Stemettes ® ♥★#●+
@stemettes
We're no longer active on X. We're still supporting the next generation of women and non-binary people in STEM/STEAM - follow our newsletter for more info!
UK in Germany
@ukingermany
Britische Botschaft #Berlin. | Botschafter @andrewjonathanm | Infos & Kontakt: contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/home. #DigitalDiplomacy
Dave Eagle 🔭 Keep Looking Up.
@dave_stargeezer
Planetarium Operator, Presenter, Author, Educator and Photographer.
IAC Astrofísica
@iac_astrofisica
Canal oficial del Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias #IACastrofísica y de los Observatorios de Canarias #OCAN. Apasionados del Universo 🌌🔭 iac.es
Belinda Wilkes
@belindawilkes
Honorary Professor, Univ. of Bristol, UK Former Director: Chandra X-ray Center, CfA, MA, USA Opinions expressed are my own.
Asteroid Day ☄
@asteroidday
#AsteroidDay is an official @UN day, observed on June 30. Raising awareness to protect Earth from asteroids and inspire the next generation [email protected]
Objectivity
@objectivity_vid
Videos, pictures and cool stuff from archives and seldom opened vaults - Featuring @BradyHaran talking with experts.
Jasmine Kaur Sandhu
@jasmine_ksandhu
PDRA • Northumbria University • she/her
Tom Stallard
@tom_the_red

Ariel Space Mission
@arieltelescope
The Official Consortium Account for @ESAArielMission | Ariel will study what #exoplanets are made of, how they formed, and how they evolve 🪐 | #ArielTelescope
Nature Astronomy
@natureastronomy
A Nature journal dedicated to presenting the very best research across the disciplines of astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology and planetary science.📡
Old Dairy Swaledale
@olddairylowrow
Astronomy, cycling, walking, wildlife & mountain biking. IG @paulastroimages photo4me.com/profile/30643/…
LGBTQIA+ STEM Day
@lgbtstemday
The International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Friday 18th November 2022 #LGBTQIASTEMDay #LGBTQSTEMDay #LGBTSTEMDay
PRISM Exeter
@prismexeter
Exeter-based network for #LGBTQ+ students and professionals across the Science, Tech, Engineering, Maths & Medical sector (#STEMM) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Dr. Iris van Zelst
@iris_van_zelst
Geophysicist @DLR_en with too many projects | Leader of @ISSIBern team 'Seismicity on Venus' | Creator of the game @QUARTETnary and #ScienceSisters on YT
Space Park Leicester
@spaceparkleic
#SpaceParkLeicester is a world-leading cluster for innovative research, enterprise & education in #space & #earthobservation #YourGatewayToSpaceInnovation
Society Publishers' Coalition
@socpubc
A group of likeminded, not-for-profit learned societies and membership charities who publish as part of their charitable objectives. RT does not = endorsement
Emma Thomas
@physicist_et
PhD Student studying Gas Giant Aurorae and learning how to make cool videos from them @uniofleicester. She / Her. #WomenInSTEM #LGBTinSTEM
Martin Rees
@lordmartinrees
Astronomer Royal • Co-founder @CSERCambridge • Emer. Prof. @cambridge_astro • Fellow @TrinCollCam • 10+ books & 500+ papers • 60th President @royalsociety
ESA's Juice mission
@esa_juice
The official @ESA feed for #ESAJuice, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer. Launched on 14 April 2023 to study Jupiter and three of its icy moons 🛰️
UK Fireball Alliance
@uk_fireball
The UK Fireball Alliance aims to recover freshly-fallen meteorites in the UK, and is a collaboration between the UK’s meteor and fireball camera networks.
✨ NAM 2022 ✨
@nam2022warwick
Official account for the @RoyalAstroSoc National Astronomy Meeting 2022, held @warwickuni, hosted by @warwickastro @warwickcfsa ⭐ 11-15 July ⭐ Hybrid Conference
QMUL Space & Astrophysical Plasma Physics
@qmspaceplasma
Space & Astrophysical Plasmas research group at Queen Mary University of London. Part of the Astronomy Unit, @QMULSPCS, @QMULSciEng, @QMUL, @LondonU.
IAU CPS
@iau_cps
We're an @IAU_org centre working to mitigate the impact of satellite constellations on astronomy! Co-hosted by @NOIRLabAstro and @SKAO
Trans & Non-Binary Physicists
@transphysicists
A community for transgender and non-binary physicists. To join our Discord server, give us a DM!
NAM2023 - Cardiff
@nam2023_cardiff
Official account for the @RoyalAstroSoc National Astronomy Meeting 2023, held @cardiffuni, hosted by @cardiffPHYSX . ⭐ 3-7 July 2023 ⭐ Hybrid Conference
Astronomy on Tap Cardiff
@aot_cardiff
FREE pub talks from expert scientists about Astronomy for the general public. Games, quizzes & prizes included! Next event: 20th & 27th June
RAS NAM - Hull 2024
@hullrasnam2024
The official 32nd @RoyalAstroSoc National Astronomy Meeting Hosted by the @EAMilneCentre for Astrophysics at @UniOfHull 14-19 July 2024🪐💫 #nam2024
Dr Rok Nežič 🇸🇮🇬🇧
@roknezic
Science Educator, PhD in Planetary Science, @armaghplanet. Ask me about comets/polarimetry! 😊☄🌌 I'm a 🔭, 📚, 📸 , 🏞 enthusiast. He/him. @roknezic everywhere
Emma Chapman
@dreochapman
Author of ‘First Light’, astrophysicist @UniofNottingham, radio astronomer, @royalsociety research fellow. Find me with the same name on other platforms!
Frances Wood
@diploscience
International Director UK Research and Innovation @ukri_news Some thoughts. Some mine. RTs not endorsement Photo ©️ Humboldt Foundation / David Ausserhofer
ESA Webb Telescope
@esa_webb
Official @ESA feed for James #Webb Space Telescope – an international partnership between NASA, ESA and CSA #WebbSeesFarther #BFFinSpace with @Hubble_Space
Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian
@centerforastro
@Harvard & @Smithsonian collaboration to ask — and ultimately answer — humanity’s greatest questions about the nature of the universe.