# Space-Bound Shutterbugs @ Astro Wheels Tweets Beautiful Pictures of the Blue Planet By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-wheels References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/11/astronaut-douglas-wheelock-shares.html) & [twitter](http://twitter.com/astro_wheels) Astronaut Dougals H. Wheelock, known to his [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget) followers as '[Astro Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-pro),' is a social media maven who has spent his time aboard the ISS, tweeting amazing pictures of Earth for all to enjoy. Astro Wheels has 86,000 followers and it is easy to see why. His pictures are incredibly high quality and his tweets are consistent. Check out the full gallery above to see a small sample of Astro Wheel's work and be sure to follow him on Twitter @Astro_Wheels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Media Astrophotography:** Leveraging social media to share high-quality astrophotography images for a wider audience. - **Astronaut Influencers:** Astronauts utilizing social media platforms to engage with the public and share their experiences from space. - **Enhanced Earth Observations:** Advancements in technology enabling astronauts to capture stunning images of the Earth from space. ### Where This Applies - **Social Media:** Creating platforms for astronauts and space agencies to share their images and engage with the public. - **Photography:** Developing specialized camera equipment and techniques for capturing high-quality images in space. - **Space Exploration:** Incorporating advanced imaging technology in space missions to enhance understanding and surveillance of Earth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-x-startalk.md) - [AR Space Agency Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-nasa-app.md) - [AI-Powered Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-tw2.md) - [Accessible Space Travel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator-concept.md) - [Modular Planetary Exploration Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrolab-flex-rover.md) - [Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacevip.md) - [Durable High-Performance E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-pro.md) - [Immersive Space Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-light.md) - [Creative Imaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pic-2-planet.md)