Jerry T. Bonnell

Jerry T. Bonnell is an astrophysicist associated with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the University of Maryland. He earned a Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Maryland in 1987, and his published work and public-facing writing reflect a long career in high-energy astrophysics and science communication.

He is especially known as the co-creator and longtime editor of Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD), the widely read NASA feature launched in 1995 with Robert J. Nemiroff. APOD became one of the web’s most enduring astronomy projects, pairing striking images with short, approachable explanations that helped bring current space science to a broad audience.

As an author, Bonnell writes from deep firsthand experience in astronomy outreach. His books are a good fit for listeners who enjoy space, big ideas, and science explained by someone who clearly loves sharing the wonder of the universe.