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mrianthomas
I endorse @VirtualAstro in the Shorty category #science because his infectious enthusiasm's brought #astronomy to 000s
Rosi F
I endorse @VirtualAstro in the Shorty category #science because...he is highly informative, a dynamic communicator and
Lee jennings
I endorse @Virtualastro In the Shorty category #science because...he is bringing astronomy to everyone.
Aaron Brown
I endorse @VirtualAstro in the Shorty category #science because he helps the amateur astronomer feel included
Marisa Turmaine
I endorse @VirtualAstro in the Shorty category #science because of his passion for sharing the #Wonders of #space!
Shane Lillis
I endorse @Virtualastro in the Shorty category #science due to the fantastic coverage of the ISS with informed updates
FakeANZIdiots
I endorse @VirtualAstro in the Shorty category #science as they educate us about what is going on in our universe
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I endorse @VirtualAstro in the Shorty category #science because he is a constant source of new information.
martin moss
I endorse @VirtualAstro in the Shorty category #science because...great information and always upto date
Chris Haywood
I endorse @VirtualAstro in the Shorty category #science because...he's both educational and amusing
Ash Brown
I endorse @VirtualAstro in the Shorty category #science because of consistent awesomeness if the field
jayne stigger
I nominate @VirtualAstro for a Shorty Award in #astronomy because... astronomy matters and he makes it accessible to us
Joanna Todd
I endorse @VirtualAstro in the Shorty category #science for keeping Astronomy alive and exciting
Jane B
I endorse @Virtualastro in the Shorty category #science because...this is an amazing way to learn about the stars!
Chris Haywood
I nominate @VirtualAstro for a Shorty Award in #astronomy because... He's educational and amusing
Sarah
I endorse @VirtualAstro in the Shorty category #science because...he rocks! He helps us see the stars in more detail :)
James Prater
I endorse @VirtualAstro in the Shorty category #science because of his passion for stars and space
Marcus T Ward
I endorse @VirtualAstro in the Shorty category #science because of his enduring & relentless publicity of astronomy.
Tim Sunderland
I endorse @virtualastro in the Shorty category #science because... his knowledge and enthusiasm is infectious
Nibble Mynipple
I nominate @VirtualAstro for a Shorty Award in #science because his enthusiasm is infectious (and I caught the bug)
Az Hawkes
I nominate @VirtualAstro for a Shorty Award in #science because... S/He is genuinely passionate about his subject
Keaton S
I nominate @VirtualAstro for a Shorty Award in #science because... of the useful space links, info & retweets
William Welsh
I nominate @VirtualAstro for a Shorty Award in #science because... Of great support he gives to amateur astronomers.
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with Virtual Astronomer
What's your best tweet?
The International Space Station is passing over, go outside and look up NOW! and Meteorwatch Has Begun!
Share on TwitterWhat are six things you could never do without?
Twitter, my iphone, my laptop, followers, funny ladies and my legs
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
Information giving and gathering
What's your favorite Twitter app?
Tweetdeck It does everything I want
Twitter or Facebook?
Twitter
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
Dirty Science and CarryonTweeting
What feature should Twitter add?
Online status?
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
Actually, I think all the cool people use twitter now? Would be good to see Sir Patrick Moore?
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
Astronomy, Science and Space
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
@Stephenfry
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
Only spammers ages ago, I let Twitter do it now, although I have unfollowed the odd idiot for over the top bad language and stuff.
Why should we vote for you?
I work very hard at spreading the word of science and astronomy to as many people in the world as possible, whoever they are, keeping it fun
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
VirtualAstro, Astronomy, Science, Space, Meteors, :)
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
Professor Brian Cox (@profbriancox) Dr Ian O'neil (@astroengine) Carol Vorderman (@carolvorders) and Vicky Duncaf (@radiovicky)
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#Meteorwatch although over 50000 people have used it and it has trended a few times. Knocked Miley Cirus of the top spot the first time :)
How do you make your tweets unique?
Make them fun, simple and factual. They are for everyone and are easy to follow
What inspires you to tweet?
Spreading the word about science and astronomy to ordinary people and being part of a wider community where everyone is equal.
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
Sometimes :) Twitter is a big part of what I do and is the main way I get my info out to the masses :)
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Just tweet, follow people and get followed, be yourself, have fun and be interesting. You will pick it all up in no time.
How long can you go without a tweet?
What question are we not asking here that we should?
What can Twitter do for the World?
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
Getting Smarter with more users
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
@Astroengine @DiscoverySpace The tweets are fun but still interesting and informative
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
@RadioVicky She is absolutely Hysterical and makes me Lol big time!!! :)))
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
Its just noise, which isn't true if you care to use it properly
Why should people follow you?
I tweet about astronomy and science. I make it cool, fun and easy for all who follow
Can you name some one-of-a-kind Twitter accounts that you follow?
@profbriancox
How do you decide what to tweet?
What comes to mind first and any current topics and see what others are talking about? I tweet current astronomy events
Why'd you start tweeting?
It was an experiment one evening, to tweet astronomy. It went crazy so I carried on and it got better and better
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Yes!!! It has brought my favourite interests out to the world and the world is sharing them with me.
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
Share more and not be elitist (have I spelled that right?) Join in and enjoy
How will the world change in the next year?
Science and astronomy will be more popular thanks to things like Twitter
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
API usage and needs to be taken more seriously in general. Its a great broadcast medium.
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
Warmer and busier, with better internet
