Mark Thompson
Broadcaster & Author exploring STEM through TV, radio, theatre & books | BBC Stargazing Live | Hon Doc from @UEA | Fascinated by sleep | office@josarsby.com
59,379
Followers
2,696
Following
53,351
Tweets
93.3
Avg Engagement
713
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @Astronomer_Mark's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2009-09-20
- Verification:No
- Location:Norfolk, United Kingdom
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,240
- Avg Likes per Tweet:6.2
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:87.0
- Followers Analyzed:10,999
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,240 tweetsHis tweets typically receive around 316 likes and 74 retweets on average, indicating a moderate level of engagement. The verified status of 1.2% suggests a mix of personal and professional accounts in his network.
6.2
Avg Likes/Tweet
87.0
Avg Retweets/Tweet
20,227
Total Likes
282,018
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
0
Median Retweets
7
75th Percentile
217,723
Top Tweet
1.57
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Conversationalist
Highly engaged in discussions
27.1%
Original
52.1%
Replies
10.5%
Retweets
10.3%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.6%
With Media
35.7%
With Links
19.1%
With #Tags
72.7%
With @Mentions
3.0%
With Emojis
102
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
1.92
Reply/Original Ratio
0.98
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
71.8%
Weekday Posts
28.2%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,240 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.
The 340 retweets (10% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,240 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 10,999 followersHis audience includes science enthusiasts, educators, and casual followers interested in space and STEM topics. The mix of educational and pop culture content suggests a broad appeal across age groups and interests.
Average
Audience Quality
20.2%
Suspicion Index
18.4%
Low-Quality %
174
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
29.7%
Empty Bio
11.7%
<10 Tweets
29.7%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
32.6%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
72.7%
No URL
7.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
47,371,276
Total Potential Reach
174
Median Follower Reach
697
75th Percentile Reach
19.7%
>1K followers
3.6%
>10K followers
1.2%
>50K followers
0.6%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
74.2%
Creators
8,161 accounts
14.1%
Consumers
1,546 accounts
11.7%
Dormant
1,292 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
136
Verified Followers
1.24% of total
1,129
Protected Accounts
10.26% of total
9 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @BillBailey | 3,417,799 | Comedian | Comedy, Music, Nature |
| @Rylan | 1,763,164 | Entertainer | Luxury, Entertainment, Representation |
| @toddcarey | 1,676,489 | Musician | Music, Collaboration, Community |
| @PopSci | 1,563,555 | Science communication | Science, Tech, DIY |
| @donttrythis | 1,381,476 | Maker | Making, Building, Exploring |
| @soledadobrien | 1,313,724 | Journalist | working, mom, journalist |
| @UlrichJvV | 1,159,031 | Activist | Digital media, Global development, Gardening and sustainability |
| @rogerhamilton | 922,099 | Entrepreneur | education, entrepreneurship, futurism |
| @susannareid100 | 902,813 | Presenter | News, TV, Charity |
| @RonJichardson | 855,120 | Comedian | Comedy, Photography, Tour |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
7,730
Followers With Bio
3,269
Followers Without Bio
70.28%
% With Bio
29.72%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,240 analyzed258,319
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
258,319
Total Retweets
51,664
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @benphillips76: A clip from Don’t Look Up, and then a real TV interview that just happened https://t.co/CokQ5eb3sO
RT @SarahMillican75: Worried about being alone or lonely this Christmas Day? Then stick with us on Twitter and #JoinIn. I’ll post up more info closer to the day but we’ll all be here to keep you company. Please RT and spread the word.
RT @JohnLewisRetail: It’s the things we do that mean the most. 🛹 #TheBeginner https://t.co/pdtwAcaBDu
RT @doctor_oxford: A visual argument for vaccines, in five tweets: 1/ A ward of polio victims, incarcerated inside "iron lungs" in 1950s America. Many are children, their lungs paralysed, unable to breathe unaided. Thanks to vaccination, no-one has caught polio in the UK since t
RT @markhlyon: Don’t put your feet on the dashboard. https://t.co/67d3cBUSRU
Key Insights & Takeaways
He often shares personal astronomical experiences, encouraging followers to reflect on their own observations. He blends science with pop culture, such as referencing Star Wars, to make content more relatable. He uses a mix of educational and entertaining content to maintain audience interest and interaction.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 59,379
- + High community engagement through conversations
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @Astronomer_Mark reveals an growing Twitter presence with 59,379 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 93.3 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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