r/Astronomy is a subreddit with 3.1M members. The community frequently discusses astronomy, telescope, looking for, stars, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review telescope, binoculars, and ipad apps, and the most common flair used is astrophotography (oc), discussion: [topic], other: [topic], astro research, and astro art (oc).
The amateur hobby of humanity since the dawn of time and scientific study of celestial objects.
Popular Topics in r/Astronomy
#1
Astronomy
52 posts
#2
Telescope
20 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
Astrophotography
6 posts
#10
Tired
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)
: "Just 2 Hours Ago, the Moon Passed Directly Past the Jupiter System as it Orbited Earth. This is Not a Composite Image — They Actually Appeared This Close Together."
112 posts
#2
Discussion: [Topic]
: "Pennsylvania Meteor"
17 posts
#3
Other: [Topic]
: "[OC] Lego The Hubble Space Telescope"
17 posts
#4
Astro Research
: "Sharpest-Ever Image of the Sun Shows Small but Mighty Swirls"
13 posts
#5
Astro Art (OC)
: "Procedural spiral galaxy [Blender visualization]"
9 posts
#6
Question (Describe all previous attempts to learn / understand)
: "Need help from Moon imaging experts"
7 posts
#7
Object ID (Consult rules before posting)
: "Galaxia Sombrero y los misterios del universo."
2 posts
#8
Planetary Scientist
: ""A Multicolored Photograph of Pluto""
1 post
#9
Other: Help
: "Where Should I Start To Know More About Astronomy?"
1 post
#10
Other: Constellation drawing app
: "My habit tracker lights a star each time I keep a habit. Tonight the lit ones traced Cepheus."
1 post
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Yearly
+123k members(4.1%)
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Last updated: September 14, 2026