Explore space from backyard observing to the biggest questions
Find astronomy voices for understanding the universe, following missions or starting to observe the night sky.
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Dr Becky Smethurst
YouTube channel of Dr Becky Smethurst, an astrophysicist at the University of Oxford who explains space and physics.
Why it is here: Astrophysics explained by a working researcher, covering black holes, galaxies and cosmology.
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StarTalk
The YouTube channel of StarTalk, where astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and guests discuss science and pop culture.
Why it is here: Conversation-led space and science content that links science with pop culture.
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Everyday Astronaut
YouTube channel about rocket science and spaceflight, trying to make the concepts approachable.
Why it is here: Rocket and spaceflight explainers, with launch coverage and clear technical detail.
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Scott Manley
YouTube channel of Scott Manley, who teaches orbital mechanics and covers space and gaming topics.
Why it is here: Orbital mechanics and space news explained by a presenter with a technical background.
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Anton Petrov
YouTube channel of Anton Petrov, who explains science, math and complicated topics using simulations and news.
Why it is here: Regular summaries of new space and science discoveries.
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History of the Universe
A YouTube channel narrated by David Kelly about the history of the universe. Related channels cover human history.
Why it is here: Narrated overviews of cosmic history from the Big Bang onward.
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John Michael Godier
YouTube channel of John Michael Godier, an author and futurist who explores the universe in documentary videos.
Why it is here: Documentary-style videos on cosmic and speculative questions.
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Fraser Cain
YouTube channel of Fraser Cain, publisher of Universe Today and co-host of Astronomy Cast. Covers space and astronomy.
Why it is here: Space news and explanations from a space journalist.
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European Space Agency, ESA
The YouTube channel of the European Space Agency. It covers ESA missions and Europe's space activities.
Why it is here: Mission videos from a space agency, offering a direct view of real missions.
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Cosmoknowledge
An online brand that connects curious minds with the universe, with space and astronomy videos.
Why it is here: Space videos for curious viewers.
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SpaceRip
SpaceRip is a video channel covering science and the cosmos, with explainers on space and astronomy topics.
Why it is here: Space-focused videos that explain astronomy topics in an approachable way.
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Chuck's Astrophotography
Chuck's Astrophotography is a video channel about telescopes, cameras and photographing the night sky, for people getting into astronomy imaging.
Why it is here: Practical astrophotography videos on gear and technique for anyone pointing a telescope at the sky.
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Cool Worlds
Cool Worlds is a video channel about exoplanets, astronomy and the search for life elsewhere, connected to an academic research group.
Why it is here: Explains exoplanet science and the search for other worlds, for viewers interested in the frontier of astronomy.
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SEA
SEA makes relaxed, space-themed videos with no promotional content and no AI, covering astronomy and spaceflight topics at an easy pace.
Why it is here: Calm, ad-free space videos for viewers who want to learn astronomy at a gentle pace.
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Isaac Arthur
Isaac Arthur makes long-form videos about futurism, science and space exploration, looking at where technology might lead.
Why it is here: Long-form talks on space settlement and future technology for readers of speculative science.
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European Southern Observatory (ESO)
The European Southern Observatory is an intergovernmental astronomy organisation, and its channel shares video about its telescopes and discoveries.
Why it is here: Official observatory footage and discoveries from major telescopes in Chile.
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Damon Scotting
Damon Scotting is a video channel with telescope reviews, astrophotography and guidance on what can be seen in the night sky.
Why it is here: Telescope reviews and honest observing advice for beginners choosing equipment.
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David Butler
David Butler runs the How Far Away Is It channel, a video book of Hubble and other space and ground-based imagery with scale explanations.
Why it is here: Space imagery with explanations of scale and distance, for those who like looking at the cosmos.
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DeepSkyVideos
DeepSkyVideos is a video channel exploring deep space, including the Messier catalogue and related observing material.
Why it is here: Tours of deep-sky objects such as the Messier list, useful for backyard observers.
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Astronomy Magazine
Astronomy Magazine is a publication covering space news, observing, planets and galaxies for anyone curious about astronomy.
Why it is here: News, observing guides and features for amateur astronomers and space readers.
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Marcus House
Marcus House is a video channel about space stuff, with news and explainers on astronomy and space exploration.
Why it is here: Space news and astronomy explainers presented in an upbeat, easy style.
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Sci Show Space
SciShow Space is a video channel exploring the universe a few minutes at a time, with short space science episodes.
Why it is here: Short space science episodes suited to quick learning.
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Astrum
Astrum is a video channel that explains the solar system and space topics with narrated documentary-style videos.
Why it is here: Narrated videos about the solar system and universe for newcomers to astronomy.
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