Astronomers
Also called:
Astronomer, Astronomy Professor, Professor, Research Scientist
What they do:
Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
On the job, you would:
- Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
- Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
- Develop theories based on personal observations or on observations and theories of other astronomers.
Math and Science
- physics
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
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Basic Skills
- using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems
- figuring out how to use new ideas or things
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
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Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Analytical Thinking
- Initiative
- Persistence
- Achievement/Effort
- Innovation
- Independence
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- SAS
- Software Bisque CCDSoft
Development environment software
- Abstraction plus reference plus synthesis A++
- National Instruments LabVIEW
Graphics or photo imaging software
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post-doctoral training or
doctoral degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$104,740
per year, on average
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