Astronogeek — A prominent French science communicator bringing the wonders of the cosmos and rational skepticism to a massive digital audience.
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Astronogeek

A prominent French science communicator bringing the wonders of the cosmos and rational skepticism to a massive digital audience.

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France
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Astronogeek is the online persona of Arnaud Thiry, a French content creator and educator specializing in astronomy and scientific skepticism. Since launching his primary YouTube platform in 2015, he has become a leading voice in the French-speaking science community by debunking myths and explaining complex celestial phenomena. Known for his technical precision and direct tone, he focuses on promoting critical thinking and the scientific method to millions of viewers worldwide.

Total reach
38.3K
Known for
Creating highly technical and educational videos about astronomy, space exploration, and the debunking of paranormal phenomena.
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Astronogeek follower count by platform

Latest recorded followers, subscribers and engagement on each platform.

Instagram
@astronogeek

38.3K

as of Oct 16, 2026

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About Astronogeek

Who is Astronogeek? Biography, age and background

Astronogeek is the pseudonym of Arnaud Thiry, a French photographer and videographer who transitioned into science communication. Born in the 1980s, Thiry developed a deep passion for the stars and optical technology long before becoming a digital creator. His background in professional photography provided him with the technical skills to produce high-quality visual content that sets his educational videos apart from standard vlogs. He currently resides in France, where he manages several projects dedicated to rationalism and space science.

How Astronogeek became famous

While he had been posting content for some time, his channel experienced explosive growth through a series of videos addressing popular conspiracies and crop circles. One of his most famous projects involved a social experiment where he and a team created a fake crop circle to see how the media and paranormal enthusiasts would react. This bold approach to skepticism garnered national attention in France and established him as a fearless advocate for the scientific method in the digital age.

What Astronogeek posts

The channel features a mix of deep-dive documentaries on astrophysics, gear reviews for astrophotography, and the popular 'Debunk' series. His content style is characterized by a high production value, often utilizing professional lighting and cinematic shots to illustrate complex topics like black holes or orbital mechanics. He frequently collaborates with other French science creators and is known for his 'Tireur de sonnette' series where he calls out misinformation circulating on social media.

Astronogeek business ventures, brands and endorsements

Beyond ad revenue, Thiry has successfully diversified his brand through publishing and physical products. He authored the book 'Le Grand Spectacle de l'Univers,' which invites readers to explore the cosmos through his unique lens of skepticism and wonder. He also maintains a dedicated merchandise line and has collaborated with various science-related brands and astronomical equipment manufacturers to provide his audience with specialized gear recommendations.

Astronogeek net worth (estimated) and how the money is made

There are no reliable public estimates for Astronogeek's total net worth, as he maintains privacy regarding his personal finances. His income is primarily generated through YouTube monetization, Patreon supporters, and direct brand sponsorships related to technology and science. Additionally, his book sales and photography workshops contribute to his professional revenue streams. He often reinvests his earnings into better equipment and ambitious video projects to improve the educational quality of his channel.

Films, TV and signature work

Astronogeek is primarily recognized for his long-form digital documentaries rather than traditional cinema. His signature work includes the comprehensive series on the Moon landings, where he meticulously dismantled 'faked' theories using physics and historical evidence. He has also appeared as a guest expert on various French radio programs and science podcasts, contributing his expertise on rationalism and space exploration to broader mainstream discussions.

Where to watch

The primary hub for his content is the Astronogeek YouTube channel, where he hosts his main educational library. He also maintains an active presence on Instagram, sharing behind-the-scenes photography and updates on upcoming shoots. For those interested in more casual or diverse topics, he occasionally posts on secondary channels or social platforms to engage with his community on a more personal level.

Awards and milestones

Astronogeek has reached several significant milestones in the French digital landscape, including surpassing the 800,000 subscriber mark on his main YouTube channel. His work has been cited by educators and scientific organizations as a valuable resource for promoting critical thinking among youth. He continues to be a recurring figure at major French science festivals and conventions, solidifying his status as a key influencer in the European 'SciComm' community.

How big is Astronogeek's audience?

Astronogeek has 38.3K followers in total, which puts this profile in the micro band (10k – 100k followers). The largest single audience is on Instagram with 38.3K followers — about 100% of the total reach.

What 38.3K combined followers actually means

Combined reach is the sum of followers and subscribers per platform. It is not unique people: audiences overlap, so treat it as a size indicator for shortlisting rather than a guaranteed audience.

Related questions

How many followers does Astronogeek have in 2026?
Astronogeek has around 38.3K followers in total across 1 tracked platform in 2026: 38.3K on Instagram. Counts are public platform figures and shift daily, so treat them as close approximations.
Is Astronogeek gaining or losing followers?
A reliable answer needs several comparable monthly checks across the same platforms. CreatorFanBase does not yet have enough monthly history to label Astronogeek's audience as rising or falling, so the current verified platform totals are shown without inventing a short-term trend.
Which platform is Astronogeek biggest on?
Instagram, with about 38.3K followers — roughly 100% of a 38.3K total following. That places Astronogeek in the Micro band (10K – 100K followers).

Astronogeek's followers by platform

Here is where Astronogeek's audience actually sits, platform by platform, using the latest count we recorded on each one (last checked Oct 16, 2026).

Every handle above links to the official account, so you can open it and check the numbers yourself before you reach out.

Astronogeek follower count by platform (last checked Oct 16, 2026)
PlatformFollowers / subscribersShare of reachOfficial handle
Instagram38.3K followers100%@astronogeek

Official handles and live links

Every handle on this page links to the official account. If you are verifying Astronogeek before a deal, open the profiles directly rather than trusting screenshots — the live number is always one click away.

Related questions

How many followers does Astronogeek have on Instagram?
Astronogeek has about 38.3K followers on Instagram as of the latest recorded check, which is roughly 100% of Astronogeek's total 38.3K following. The handle links on this page go straight to the live profile so you can confirm the number yourself.
What are Astronogeek's official social media handles?
astronogeek on Instagram. Every handle here links to the live profile, so anything not listed on this page is not a handle we have been able to confirm for Astronogeek.

Who follows Astronogeek?

Astronogeek is based in France and posts in French. For brands that usually means the core audience follows the same market and language, with a long tail from everywhere else — big accounts rarely stay local.

The content sits in education and tech & science, so the people watching are self-selected for those interests. That is the useful part of a niche profile: a mid-size account inside the right category often beats a much larger general account, because the audience already cares about the subject.

If you need the same audience profile in another market, the country and language lists on CreatorFanBase let you line up comparable creators side by side instead of guessing.

Working with Astronogeek

If you are shortlisting Astronogeek for a campaign, these are the facts worth carrying into the brief. Everything here is stored data, refreshed on a schedule rather than typed in once.

A practical sequence: check the lead platform matches where your buyers are, check market and language, open the official account to see recent posting frequency, then ask for a media kit and rate card directly.

Lead platform for a brief
Instagram
Category fit
Education and Tech & Science
Budget signal
Micro audience (10k – 100k followers)

Related questions

Is Astronogeek a good fit for a brand campaign?
Astronogeek sits in the Micro band (10K – 100K followers) in education and tech & science with a France-led audience. Smaller bands usually convert harder per follower while larger ones buy reach, so match the band to whether the goal is awareness or sales.
How can brands contact Astronogeek?
Use the official handles linked on this page, and include the campaign scope, deliverables, timeline and budget in your first message.

How we verify Astronogeek's numbers

Astronogeek's counts come from the platforms themselves via instagram public profile and are refreshed on a schedule; the most recent check was Oct 16, 2026. When a platform blocks a read, we keep the last verified number and show where it came from instead of filling the gap with an estimate.

How often the numbers are refreshed

Large jumps are treated as suspect: a sudden drop past our safety threshold is held back for review rather than published, which is why the numbers here tend to be lower-drama than screenshots circulating elsewhere. Found something out of date? The profile links on this page go to the official accounts, so the live number is always one click away.

Related questions

Is Astronogeek a real verified account?
Astronogeek's handles are matched to live public profiles before publishing, and follower numbers come from public platform data rather than self-reported claims. If a link ever breaks we drop the number instead of guessing.
When were Astronogeek's follower numbers last updated?
The most recent recorded check was Oct 16, 2026. Counts are refreshed on a rolling schedule from public platform data, and a sudden unexplained drop is held back for review rather than published.

Is Astronogeek gaining or losing followers?

Follower growth is best judged across several comparable monthly checks, not a few days of snapshots. CreatorFanBase does not yet have enough monthly history to call a reliable rise or fall for Astronogeek; the current platform totals above remain the clearest view of audience size.

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Other questions people ask about Astronogeek.

Where is Astronogeek from?
Astronogeek is based in France and publishes in French. We have not published a confirmed date of birth for Astronogeek yet.
What is Astronogeek best known for?
Creating highly technical and educational videos about astronomy, space exploration, and the debunking of paranormal phenomena.. Main niches: Education, Tech & Science.
What language does Astronogeek create in?
Mainly French. Language is a strong signal of where an audience sits, so it is worth checking before a campaign.
What is Astronogeek's net worth?
There are no reliable public estimates for Astronogeek's total net worth, as he maintains privacy regarding his personal finances. His income is primarily generated through YouTube monetization, Patreon supporters, and direct brand sponsorships related to technology and science. Additionally, his bo…
Where is Astronogeek based?
Public profiles place Astronogeek in France, posting mainly in French. We only publish the country a creator's own platforms and public reporting support, and we do not publish claims about ethnicity, religion or private address details.
How much does Astronogeek earn per post?
There is no public rate card for Astronogeek. Budget guidance on this page is $300 – $750 per post, a range from the combined public follower count. Rates move with usage rights, exclusivity, format and territory, so use Astronogeek's 38.3K combined reach and micro band as a starting point and negotiate directly.
Who are creators similar to Astronogeek?
CreatorFanBase lists comparable names in education, tech & science and in France, filterable by follower size, country and language. The related links on this page are the quickest route to the closest matches.

Astronogeek sponsorship rate and cost per post

How much does it cost to hire Astronogeek? A planning estimate for one sponsored post is $300 – $750 per post.

DeliverableEstimated cost
Story or short mention$100 – $250
Sponsored post, Reel or Short$300 – $750
Dedicated video or integration$550 – $1K
Three-post campaign package$800 – $2K

How to hire Astronogeek

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Estimates use combined public follower counts. Up to 10 million followers, we show a planning range; above 10 million, we show an open-ended starting estimate because campaign scope drives the final fee.

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Data & sources

How the numbers on this page are collected and what they mean.

Last updated
Oct 16, 2026
Where it comes from
instagram public profile
Accuracy
Follower counts are approximate public figures and net-worth figures are third-party estimates, not verified financials. Spotted an error? Send a correction.

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People also ask

Straight answers to the questions people search for.

How many followers does Astronogeek have?

Astronogeek has about 38.3K Instagram followers in the latest snapshot stored on this profile. Quote the profile and the date together. Use the Instagram row when the brief is on that network. A newer snapshot replaces this one on regular updates described on the methodology page.

How much does Astronogeek charge for a sponsored post?

A sponsored post from Astronogeek is estimated at $300 – $750. The range uses the combined public follower count across the platforms stored on this profile, with the Instagram rate band. It is an estimate, not a quote. Astronogeek sets the real fee, and usage rights or extra posts change it. The method is on the methodology page.

Are Astronogeek's handles verified?

Astronogeek is not marked verified on this profile yet. The links here are still the public accounts we have on file, so compare them with the channel you know before you write. You can flag a correction on the contact page.

Where is Astronogeek based?

The country stored for Astronogeek is France. Lists and rankings use that tag, so it is the place to start when the buyers are there. A city is not stored separately. More France creators are on the country list.

What language does Astronogeek post in?

Astronogeek is tagged as French-speaking on this profile. Use that when the script or the voiceover has to be in French, then watch a recent post to confirm the mix. One tag can cover more than one language in the work. Other French creators can be filtered in search.

What niche is Astronogeek in?

Education is how Astronogeek is grouped in the directory, with French as the language tag. Start there, then read a recent post before you decide the fit. The posts decide whether the label is enough. More people in that niche are on the Education category.

How do I email Astronogeek for a brand deal?

Use the collaboration form on this profile to send Astronogeek your campaign brief, or contact the official account directly. Include the deliverable, budget and timing; the CreatorFanBase team reaches out and negotiates the deal for you. Discovery plans are on pricing.

Who are creators similar to Astronogeek?

Other published creators near Astronogeek are in the similar creators section on this page, above these questions. If you want a longer list in Education, use the Education category and keep the country if the market matters. The posts, not the label, decide the fit.

How recent is Astronogeek's follower count?

The newest follower snapshot stored for Astronogeek is 16 October 2026. Counts are updated regularly, and a missing new reading keeps the previous date rather than inventing one. Put that date next to the number if you quote it. The schedule is on the methodology page.

Should a brand hire Astronogeek for an education campaign in France?

Astronogeek is tagged Education, France in the directory, so that is the audience a brand can start from. The tag is a filing label, not a sales result, so watch a recent post before you brief anyone. Then compare a few others with the same tag on the Education list.

Can Astronogeek promote my brand?

You can ask. Send a brief from the collaboration form on this profile with the product, the deliverable and your dates, and the CreatorFanBase team reaches out to Astronogeek and negotiates for you. Audiences respond best when the product fits what the creator already posts, so pitch a format that matches recent posts. Astronogeek decides whether to accept. See the managed option on pricing.

How much does a Instagram reel from Astronogeek cost?

Our planning estimate for one sponsored post from Astronogeek is $300 – $750. Stories usually cost less than a feed post or reel, and usage rights, exclusivity and extra posts raise the fee. It is an estimate, not a quote — Astronogeek sets the real rate. The method is on the methodology page.

Who are the best education influencers in France like Astronogeek?

Astronogeek is one of the Education profiles in France on CreatorFanBase. Open the Education category and filter by country, language and follower size to see others ranked by audience. Every filter and follower count stays open; names after the first 5 results need a plan.

Where can I hire education influencers in France?

Start in search with the Education category and France as the country, then set a follower range that fits the budget. Shortlist a few names like Astronogeek, compare their platform split, and send a brief — or let CFB Agency run outreach and negotiation for you.

Is Astronogeek a good choice for a French-language campaign?

Astronogeek is tagged French on this profile, so a script in French is a natural starting point. Check a recent post to confirm the language mix before you brief. Other French-speaking creators can be filtered in search.

Who manages Astronogeek's brand deals?

We do not publish private management contacts. Use the official links on this profile, or send a brief from the collaboration form and the CreatorFanBase team will reach Astronogeek's team for you and negotiate the deal. Plans and the managed option are on pricing.

How do I find Astronogeek's official profiles?

The official accounts we have for Astronogeek are the links on this profile, starting with Instagram. Use those when you write, and compare the handle with the channel you already know. Or send a brief from the profile and the CreatorFanBase team will reach out and negotiate for you. A wrong link can be flagged on the contact page.

How many platforms is Astronogeek on?

Astronogeek has 1 platform with a stored follower or subscriber count on this profile, led by Instagram. A missing network means we do not have a public count for it yet, not that the account cannot exist. The rows are listed on the profile. Browse a single network from the creator lists.

Is CreatorFanBase Astronogeek's agency?

Not through a forum post. Send a brief from the collaboration form on this profile and the CreatorFanBase team will reach out to Astronogeek for you. Use the official links on the profile and ask Astronogeek for a fee. Plan prices for directory access are separate, on the pricing page.

Can I shortlist Astronogeek for a campaign?

Open this profile and save Astronogeek while you compare a few other names. Saving a name does not email the creator. Growth and Agency include unlimited shortlists. Starter includes three. The plan differences, starting at $29 a month, are on the pricing page.