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Bob King

Host of “Astro Bob’s Backyard Astronomy”

Bob King, widely known as Astro Bob, is a passionate astronomer, writer, and educator based in Duluth, Minnesota. A longtime photojournalist and amateur astronomer, he has dedicated his career to making the wonders of the night sky accessible to all.

King has written for Sky & Telescope magazine, taught community education astronomy, and maintained his popular Astro Bob blog since 2008. His work covers everything from planetary movements to aurora forecasting, helping enthusiasts navigate the cosmos.

He is also an instructor at North House Folk School, where he teaches courses on understanding and photographing the aurora borealis. His latest book, Magnificent Aurora, was published by the American Astronomical Society in 2024.

After nearly 40 years with the Duluth News Tribune, King retired but continues to share his expertise through Astro Bob’s Backyard Astronomy on The North 103.3 FM, offering insights into celestial events and space discoveries.