Study Of Domestic Astronomical Folk Enthusiasts

Folk Fans is a special group devoted to the scientific activities outside of the science community. They do scientific researches which don't belong to their jobs area. There are plenty of Folk Fans in many science domains, and a lot of quarrels about the Folk Fans' work in the science community. Some of the scientists think Folk Fans' work is good for nothing, but others have opposite opinions. There are plenty of Folk Fans of astronomy which are a part of the Folk Fans. It is useful to know Folk Fans by researching Folk Fans of astronomy.This paper includes five parts altogether. The exordium part introduces the questions and the meaning of this research, and it emphatically explains the analysis frame of the article. It gets the point of view by Statistic and case study.The second part gives the definition of Folk Fans, and analyzed their characters and background, such as their favorite domains, knowledge capability and inhabitancy. It is difficult for the productions to be accepted by the science community because of the lack of scientific systematization of knowledge.The third part analyses Folk Fans' characters of action, article status and mentality. It compares the differences between Folk Fans and amateur astronomers, and analyses some Folk Fans cases. It is difficult for Folk Fans to communicate with scientists. There are essential differences between Folk Fans and amateur astronomers.The fourth part analyses the reasons which cause the birth of Folk Fans of astronomy. There are many factors including society, epoch and the character of Folk Fans themselves.The fifth part tries hard to draw some conclusions on Folk Fans. It is difficult for them to make success. The backer and the objector should comprehensive treat the social phenomenon. It is important to diffuse science in China. It is very important to utilize media to guide accurately Folk Fans to know how to get success.