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I think it's a really bad idea to start using Twitter followers as a credential. That being said Phil Plait is a legit astronomer and has a Ph.D in Astronomy and worked on the Hubble Telescope and has done a TED talk on defending Earth from asteroids. With real credentials like those you're doing a disservice to first mention the number of Twitter followers to validate his expertise.


I'm pretty sure mentioning the amount of twitter followers he has as credentials was a joke, but I agree with your point. I don't think anyone would contend the fact that Ashton Kutcher had the final say in all matters.


For the record, my shrug was meant to acknowledge that Twitter follwers was an absurd way to judge the credibility of an astronomer.

But he also has a blog on Slate.




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