r/Astronomy is a subreddit with 3.1M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses astronomy, telescope, looking for, stars, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review telescope, binoculars, and ipad apps.
The amateur hobby of humanity since the dawn of time and scientific study of celestial objects.
Popular Themes in r/Astronomy
#1
Advice Requests
: "Is this Mercury or another planet? (during today's eclipse in Edinburgh)"
3 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Is there a tool that can work out eclipses in history?"
1 post
#3
Self-Promotion
: "I made an software to track everything astronomy, but ended up publishing it. Looking for feedback!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Astronomy
#1
Astronomy
41 posts
#2
Telescope
18 posts
#3
Looking For
17 posts
#4
Stars
13 posts
#5
Struggling
12 posts
#6
Planets
10 posts
#7
Beginner
6 posts
#8
App
6 posts
#9
Tired
5 posts
#10
Database
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/Astronomy
Telescope
4 reviews
#1
Takahashi
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Obsession
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
SkyWatcher
5.0★ from 1 review
Binoculars
2 reviews
#1
Zeiss
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Vortex
4.0★ from 1 review
Ipad Apps
2 reviews
#1
Celestron
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
SkySafari
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Astronomy
#1
Astrophotography (OC)
: "1 second after totality"
122 posts
#2
Other: [Topic]
: "Who's ready for today's eclipse?"
22 posts
#3
Discussion: [Topic]
: "Am I high or there is a new supernova near 21Cyg?"
20 posts
#4
Question (Describe all previous attempts to learn / understand)
: "Can an expert quickly set this straight for me please?"
9 posts
#5
Astro Art (OC)
: "Realistic photos of total eclipse of Sun"
8 posts
#6
Astro Research
: "Scientists Release Biggest 2D Map of the Universe"
7 posts
#7
Mod Post
: "August 12, 2026 Solar Eclipse Megathread"
1 post
#8
Other: [MODERATORS]
: "COMPLAINT"
1 post
#9
Discussion: [Theia / Mars]
: "Could the Moon-forming impactor have carried a satellite that struck Mars? An N-body test of the idea"
1 post
#10
Astrophotography
: "Eclipse in La Rioja, Spain"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Astronomy
Yearly
+118k members(3.9%)
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Last updated: August 13, 2026