Exoplanetary Astronomers
Astronomers who study exoplanets at all career stages, all around the world! This starter pack includes scientists studying all aspects of exoplanetary astronomy (protoplanetary disks, planet formation, detection, demographics, astrobiology, instrumentation, and everything in between!)
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@maggiebeth.space
@eamonnkerins.bsky.social
Jodrell Bank "astroboffin". Exoplanet hunter. Cyclist. Open water swimmer and occasional skinny dipper. Pound shop triathlete. Pioneered the short-lived genre of stand-up comedy in an alien suit. Own views. https://linktr.ee/eamonn_kerins
@exoplanetemma.bsky.social
Spreading practical hope with the stars π«π Astrophysicist | Strategist | Speaker π©βπYale PhD Year 5/5
@gauravs.bsky.social
Exoplanet atmopsheres | Machine learning Integrated MSc at NISER Bhubaneswar
@balmer.bsky.social
working class astronomer, science journalist, author. phd candidate at jhu/stsci. proudly union, tru-ue blogs from astrowill.page, cv at wbalmer.github.io
@rockyworlds.bsky.social
Monthly online seminars on all topics related to rocky planets & #exoplanets from chemistry to geology to astrophysicsβοΈπ§ͺππͺππ Sign up & more info: https://rockyworlds.org Watch previous talks: https://www.youtube.com/@rockyworlds
@astrothayne.bsky.social
Astrophysicist at Subaru Telescope/U. Texas. Exoplanets, Direct Imaging. Empiricist. Likes scientific rigor. Fan of his golden retriever and peer review. https://subarutelescope.org/staff/currie/
@drjovian.bsky.social
STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellow at the Open University. Astromum x 2. FRAS. Christian, singer, bookworm, musical theatre super fan.
@antare5.bsky.social
Space-savvy chaotic good writer & vet w/ a degree in astronomy and a penchant for good trouble. Work: trust + safety. Proud papa of a π΅π· Play: loud things @chaoticnoisemc I carry copies of H2G2 for the uninitiated. #FYMM #BLM #LGBTQIA+ #LandsBack
@kevinkhu.bsky.social
Staff Scientist at Caltech/IPAC-NExScI researching exoplanets. Discoverer of K2-138 g. Outreach aficionado. Peer-mentoring advocate. http://kevinkhu.com
@magmaskies.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Physics, Mountain West, Astronomy PhD, Brown Dwarf & Exoplanet πͺ Atmospheric Researcher βοΈ, He/Him, michaelplummer.dev
@mattkenworthy.bsky.social
Professor of astronomy working at Leiden Observatory in the Netherlands on the direct imaging of extrasolar planets and transits of giant ring systems || Opinions my own || Will tell Dad jokes for cash. https://kenworthy.space/
@bensutlieff.bsky.social
Astronomy postdoc at the University of Edinburgh, researching exoplanets and their atmospheres through direct imaging πͺ He/Him π Previously in Amsterdam & Exeter.
@riobanerjee.bsky.social
PhD student @ Open University, UK Exoplanet Atmospheres he/him
@astrodave2.bsky.social
Astronomer at CU Boulder. I look at small stars with space telescopes. In my spare time I run medium distances, build and paint various tiny plastic people and visit old ships. He/Him
@mustaric.bsky.social
Astronomer -- Baltimore -- Exoplanets -- Mother -- Choir -- Games Posts my own.
@astronasko.com
PhD student @ Instituto de AstrofΓsica de Canarias. I look for exoplanets, but I am generally fond of numerical modelling. I post in EN/ES/BG/RU.
@drewweisserman.bsky.social
McMaster Astronomy MSc '25. send me pictures of your pets or I will steal them. he/him π³οΈβπ check out my research: https://drewweis.github.io/
@donnainfiorino.bsky.social
Assistant Prof. at @api.uva.nl in Amsterdam | Astrochemistry | Carbon Molecules & Dust | Titan | Interdisciplinary Education | #EDI | WiF board @wif.bsky.nl | #OpenScience | Working Mum | Lazy Runner | opinions my own
@astrochic73.bsky.social
Astronomer, cat (a dog) lady, lover of nature. Associate Professor at Mississippi State University, Project Scientist of the Landolt Mission
@jjfplanet.bsky.social
UC Santa Cruz Astronomy Professor & Department Chair, Other Worlds Laboratory (OWL) Director. Planetary Astrophysics: Exoplanets & Solar System. Father, Husband, Minnesotan, Softballer. Proud product & employee of the public school system, age 5 to today.
@hanno-rein.de
#Astrophysics Professor at the University of #Toronto, Minor Planet 12249, #UTSC, #UofT, developer of the Exoplanet App for #iOS, #pilot, #cycling, #climbing, #running, #Egyptology, #woodworking.
@astrojaket.bsky.social
Astronomer studying the magnetic fields & atmospheres of exoplanets at Cornell | Environmentalist & activist | Photographer | Traveler | (he/him) | #BLM #LGBTQ #Climate #Resister #FBR π¦: astro_journey π: https://sites.google.com/site/astrojaketurner
@afeinstein20.bsky.social
NASA Sagan Fellow | astronomy PhD | MSU | https://adina.feinste.in
@blunt-comma-s.bsky.social
Astrophysicist studying exoplanets and working on emotional regulation.
@sarahkendrew.bsky.social
European Space Agency Astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, MD. Team Lead for the MIRI instrument on JWST. Runner, dog mum, cyclist. π¬π§π§πͺ Opinions my own.
@benmontet.bsky.social
Astronomer at UNSW Sydney. I like stars, planets, my dog, running, cycling, and yapping. Chicagoan living in Australia
@frogs4girls.bsky.social
| she/her π³οΈβπ | 26 | cutie pie | astrophysics grad student | virgo | jew for a free palestine | lifeβs more painless for the brainless! | pls be nice to me | https://linktr.ee/frogs4girls | pfp by foxpotato
@mucephie.bsky.social
I study the atmospheres of terrestrial exoplanets, looking for bio signatures, and asking if brown dwarfs systems can be habitable. MSc @ York University science/autism communication. π¨π¦πππͺπ»π‘π°οΈπ΄ββ οΈ
@michaelaleung.bsky.social
Planetary Science PhD @ UCR, most posts about my cat(s) [she/her]
@megs13031.bsky.social
2024 Physics grad from SFASU. I love my rescue dog, glitter, and exoplanet research β¨ She/her
@scottgaudi.bsky.social
Astronomer @OSUAstro/exoplanet enthusiast/aspiring astrobiologist/accidental astropolitician. He/him. Proud:autistic/poly/gay/queer/nerd/man. Be relentlessly kind.
@that-astro-chic.bsky.social
Astrochemist βοΈ | Planetary Scientist π | The Realest In The Streets | Founder of BlackInAstro | Fairy Godmother of Astro π§π½ββοΈ| NASA FINESST| Planetary Science PhD Student | Ice Queen π§π¨| π²πΆ
@astrokarpoor.bsky.social
Grad student @ UC San Diego Astronomy | Mechanical Engineer | All about Exoplanets & Exomoons | STEMinist | BLR-SD | ΰ²ΰ²¨ΰ³ΰ²¨ΰ²‘ΰ²€ΰ²Ώ Here because everyone is π«
@toribonidie.bsky.social
astrophysics PhD candidate at the University of Pittsburgh | astrobites author | exoplanet enthusiast | (she/her)
@samilamby.bsky.social
PhD Astronomy student at Western University β’ brown dwarfs, ultracool dwarfs & exoplanets β’ outreach assistant at Cronyn Observatory β¨ she/her
@gbergsten.bsky.social
Exoplanet grad student @uarizonalpl.bsky.social. Accessibility advocate, manga-reader, and indie game enthusiast. ππ± gbergsten.github.io
@gabeweible.bsky.social
Astronomy & Astrophysics Ph.D. Student at the University of Arizona | High-Contrast Imaging of Exoplanets and Brown Dwarfs πͺ
@kierstenboley.bsky.social
NHFP Sagan Fellow at Carnegie EPL | Exoplanets π | Avid Scuba Diver π€Ώ
@niamhk12.bsky.social
DPhil student at the University of Oxford. A stellar physicist pretending to be an exoplanet finder ππͺπ
@spacetides.bsky.social
NASA Ast. Research Scientist | U. Maryland | Studying tides on moons and #Exoplanets πͺ| Favorites: #SG1, π,π·,πΊ,πββοΈ,πΆοΈ | He/him | Married to Jessica Teaford | Opinions my own
@hypastro.bsky.social
where's all the aliens? @ ASU SESE planets and languages as systems READ ALL ABOUT IT: tinyurl.com/3t8aandc mastodon: @hypatia@scicomm.xyz twitter: @hypastro
@wrtastro.bsky.social
Herzberg Instrument Science Fellow at the National Research Council in Victoria, Canada. Imaging exoplanets and writing #JuliaLang tools.
@tgbeatty.bsky.social
Astronomer/Exoplanetary Scientist/Professor at the University of Wisconsin
@pascucci.bsky.social
Astrophysicist. Professor at the University of Arizona. Chair of the Executive Committee for NASAβs Exoplanet Exploration Program Analysis Group. Member of NASA's Astrophysics Advisory Committee.
@yoavrotman.bsky.social
PhD Candidate πͺ @ ASU || UMD Astro '22 π’ || studying exoplanet atmospheres and a big fan of TRAPPIST-1e || sometimes I play the trombone || he/him/ΧΧΧ || find me on Twitter @Yoav_Rotman
@exoplanetpete.bsky.social
Astronomer and Astrophysicist | PhD Candidate @ ASU | Exoplanet Atmospheres and Science Education | Writer | Baker | he/they | petercbsmith.github.io
@astrovictor.bsky.social
Planetary Scientist & Astronomer. Incoming Physics PhD student at the University of Texas at Dallas. Interested in the study of Exoplanet Detection and Characterization
@astroshishir.bsky.social
Astrophysics PhD Candidate at UniSQ | Exoplanet detection and characterization | Astrophotography & SciComm | prev. UC Berkeley | https://shishirdholakia.github.io/
@planetsabine.bsky.social
Planetary Scientist, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins, author of What's Hidden Inside Planets? Lover of food, music, sci-fi. Sucker for slapstick. Queer, genderqueer, Pronouns: she/they
@astrorickman.bsky.social
Astrophysicist - European Space Agency/STScI πͺπΊπΊπΈ Direct Imaging Exoplanets & Brown Dwarfsβ¨π¬π§π¦πΊπ¨ππ³οΈβπ she/they
@nplinnspace.bsky.social
πΈπͺ Exoplanet atmospheres + chemistry + formation at Uppsala University πͺπ Also into astrobiology, policy, climate, equality/EDI, and scicomm β¨ (she/her) β linnboldtchristmas.wordpress.com
@eliothalley.bsky.social
dynamics of all the little guys: M dwarfs + BDs + planets Smith College + FCAD postdoc fellow + RECONS π³οΈββ§οΈ he/him since 2012 π³οΈβπ http://astro.gsu.edu/~vrijmoet/
@scottwfleming.bsky.social
Branch Manager at Space Telescope Science Institute working in the MAST archive. Astronomy PhD. Studies stars and exoplanets. Loves programming. Opinions are my own. He/Him/His
@mommascientist.bsky.social
Planetary scientist and Yorkie Mom. Exploring the solar system. Opinions are my own.
@bibianaprinoth.ch
π¨πβ’ astronomer exploring exoplanet atmospheres πͺπ β’ final-year PhD at Lund Observatory & ESO Chile (@eso.org) β’ passionate about all things outreach and science communication β¨
@mariasteinrueck.bsky.social
Exoplanet researcher. 51 Pegasi b Fellow at University of Chicago. She/her.
@distantworlds.space
Exoplanet Astronomer πͺ π at the University of Michigan (NASA Sagan Fellow). Incoming Lecturer at the University of St Andrews π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ (June 2025).
@astroalysa.bsky.social
Queer & disabled astronomer formerly at UofT & CITA. Dynamics, planets, & ballet. Posts reflect opinions of Sailor Galaxia, not my employer. She/her π©βπ¬π
@johndebes.bsky.social
ESA/AURA astronomer at STScI. Opinions my own. I study exoplanets and disks around stars.
@jaynebirkby.bsky.social
Associate Professor at the University of Oxford. I study the atmospheres of other worlds beyond the Solar system.
@emdwarf.bsky.social
@astrojake.bsky.social
Astrophysicist at the University of Oxford. Researching the atmospheres of exoplanets.
@bmacastro.bsky.social
Astronomer working on imaging extrasolar planets, instrumentation, and science policy. Spare time involves hiking with a golden retriever, and not playing enough boardgames. Director, University of California Observatories, but opinions are my own. He/him
@tessafisher.bsky.social
Postdoc researching exoplanet biosignatures, Univ. of Arizona | Astrobiologist | Trans Lesbian | Wife | SFF Writer | Lukewarm Ecosocialist | Union Woman | One Half of @asabpod.bsky.social | She/Her www.tessafisher.com Words and opinions are my own.
@amann.bsky.social
Associate professor of Physics and Astronomy at UNC Chapel Hill studying young exoplanets and stars. Dad to one human and one cat. π³οΈβπππ. Carrboro Citizen. http://andrewwmann.com
@astronemly.bsky.social
Astronomy prof at U Michigan; exoplanet atmospheres in 3D; cares about people more than science; despises chocolate (she/her)
@alexparker.bsky.social
Exploration scientist, engineer, artist. Building things for space inspired by things in the sea, and things for the sea inspired by space. Discovered a few moons along the way.
@astronomay.bsky.social
Staff Astronomer @ a place - Exoplanet Atmospheres with JWST. All data is good data. Plus Knitting, Stickers, Baking, and other crafty things. I also <3 cats. Known as @_astronoMay on other sites ErinMMay.com SiderealStickers.Etsy.com
@megschwamb.bsky.social
Planetary scientist & astronomer at Queenβs University Belfast: KBOs, Planet Four(Mars), exoplanets (Planet Hunters NGTS) ,LSST SSSC co-chair. Opinions posted are my own. Pronouns: she/her
@brettmorr.is
Astronomer by training, software engineer at @stsci.edu. I support the revolutionary Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Itβs on time, on budget, and ready for launch. The White House plans to cancel it. http://brettmorr.is/ Posts my own.
@jradavenport.com
Coffee drinking, year-round-plaid wearing space dad. Astronomy professor in Seattle. Searching for ET, caring for humans. https://jradavenport.github.io
@trejocosmico.com
PostBac, looking to get into grad school, working in Data Science at Caltech with the LISA team, love sci-fi, Miami Dolphins, Lakers, books, music and more. https://trejocosmico.com/
@sammyhasler.bsky.social
Planetary Science PhD candidate in STAR Lab at MIT β’ interested in directly imaging exoplanets and studying solar system analogs β’ i love hiking, cooking, and my cats!
@malenarice.bsky.social
Planetary astrophysicist β’ Assistant Professor, Yale Astronomy β’ exoplanets & solar system β’ Forbes Under 30 β’ astrosoundbites
@jenniferburt.bsky.social
Exoplanet Scientist at NASA JPL specializing in RV planet detections | Member of the Exoplanet Exploration Program Office
@offallingstars.bsky.social
she/her. (Exo)planetary clouds/hazes. Sagan Fellow at NASA GSFC. Opinions all me and only me. Still screaming inside my heart. https://tx.ag/moran
@capricephillips.bsky.social
OSUAstro PhD Candidate | brown dwarfs & exoplanets| #BlackInAstro VP| Incoming Sagan Fellow@UCSC ππ |plan(e)t mom πͺ΄/πͺ|she/her/hers Website: https://capricephillips.github.io
@nataliehinkel.bsky.social
Planetary astrophysicist. Stars+planets are formed together, so I look at elements in stars and how they connect to planet composition. Architect of the Hypatia Catalog (hypatiacatalog.com, @hypatiacatalog.bsky.social). Prof at LSU, she/her.
@mmacgreg.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins in the Department of Physics and Astronomy | astronomer, educator, runner, mom | Pronouns: she/her
@planetarygao.bsky.social
Staff Scientist @ Carnegie EPL. Planetary and exoplanet atmospheres. He/Him/His. Black Lives Matter. Trekkie. Opinions are my own.
@astrowright.bsky.social
Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State. Son, husband, father, scientist, teacher, student, human, Earthling. Mostly posting astronomy. Mostly.
@astrokiwi.bsky.social
Planetary astronomer @UCNZ: envisioning worlds from here and elsewhere, in a dark & glorious sky. Rutherford Discovery Fellow. Asteroid (10463). PΔkehΔ; she
@aussiastronomer.bsky.social
Caltech/IPAC Planet Hunter | Chief Scientist, NASA Exoplanet Science Institute | @TEDFellow | Science consultant | General Nerd | My views are not the views of NASA | She/her
@planetdr.bsky.social
Associate Prof of planetary science at Johns Hopkins. Titanβs biggest fan. Pomeranian wrangler. Runner. Love many, trust few, always paddle your own canoe. She/her. sarahhorst.com Planetdr.26 on signal
@maggiebeth.space
Postbac @ NASA GSFC (SURA/CRESST-II) studying exoplanet atmospheres β’ UMaine Geology β24 β’ Gwen Stefani (the cat) fan account β’ my views β NASA πMaine π² & Maryland π¦ maggiebeth.space