Career questions tagged astronomer

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EmmaSofiaNov 02, 2024824 views

What is a day in the life of an astronomer like? What are the struggles of becoming an astronomer?

I enjoy looking at the stars and have considered going into the physics field. I feel like as a person who loves studying space maybe an astronomer would be a good job. What is a day in the life of an astronomer like and what struggles will it take to become one?

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Active Nov 03, 2024
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Reena DanikaAug 23, 2024716 views

What can I do as a sophomore high schooler to show my interest in and gain experience in astrophysics?

Such as extracurriculars, competitions, clubs, activities I should do?

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Active Aug 25, 2024
location iconBuffalo Grove
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LukaApr 29, 2024267 views

How can I calculate the luminosity of the wolf-rayet star Regor (Gama velorum) if i'm using the inverse square law but need the luminosity of this star in watts. How can I convert this value of its luminosity, (170,000 L☉) to watts I've been trying to figure out how to calculate this in order to convert it into my equation of b= L / (4pi d^2) if b= apparent brightness L= luminosity of star (in watts) d= distance to the star (in meters) Please let me know, thank you!?

Please guide me of how to convert this correctly and properly address the answer and how to get it.

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Active Apr 30, 2024
location iconVero Beach
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IrahMar 13, 2023584 views

What can I do to be an astronomer? What classes would I take in college? Is it expensive to be one?

I'm in 11th grade in high school, the sky interests me and fills my head with questions, theories, and emotions. I would like to know how to be one who studies the sky?

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Active Jun 28, 2023
location iconSan Francisco
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GenevieveJul 31, 20223121 views

Is earning an astronomy degree hard?

What's involved in earning an astronomy degree? Does involve a lot of math, physics, and theoretical classes? What classes would one take?

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Active Dec 22, 2023
location iconCedar Rapids
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AryonaAug 06, 20211206 views

What can I do to become an astronomer?

I want to become a future astronomer and I need to know how exactly to get the position I want. #astronomer

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Active Mar 28, 2024
location iconHighland Park
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amandaJul 02, 20211003 views

what do you have to do to be an astrophysicist

I am #any interested in #astrophysics and #visualarts

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Active Dec 22, 2023
location iconNew York
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BenFeb 16, 2021792 views

What is an average week's workload in the field of Astronomy?

I am currently a sophomore exploring different career paths. #astronomy #career-path

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Active Dec 22, 2023
location iconScranton
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EmilyJul 26, 2020842 views

What is it like being a scientist working for a space agency?

Currently, I am looking into possibly pursuing a science degree and work at a space agency. What kind of work do you do at a space agency like NASA? #astronomy #space #science #JULY20 #career #astronomer #scientist #nasa #CSA

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Active Dec 22, 2023
location iconToronto
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mahdiyahOct 02, 2019950 views

Is it really worth to spend 9 years to become an astronomer? I've always loved astronomy since i was a kid, but now that I'm older and actually need to focus on what courses i have to take to get into university and jobs later on. And honestly i feel like if i take astronomy its too long for me, i mean its what i like but its too long. so is it real worth to spend 9 years to become an astronomer??

#school #astronomy #astronomer #IGCSE

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Active Dec 22, 2023
location iconKuala Lumpur
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AimeeOct 31, 20161381 views

What clubs/organizations should I take while possibly majoring in astronomy?

I want to major in astronomy (and possibly minor in computer science) and try to get at least a bachelor's degree and at most a master's degree. For the longest time I wanted to work at NASA but I also understand that to get any job relating to astronomy I need to do internships and possibly be part of a club or an organization that can be associated with majoring in astronomy. #astronomy #organization #clubs #astronomer

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Active Jan 23, 2024
location iconKissimmee
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ANDREW mgrJun 24, 2016945 views

From my childhood, I want to become an Astronomer. Especially, working in NASA was my lifetime goal. If i want to become an Astronomer in NASA, what are the qualities should i have to improve?

I have the dream to become an Astronomer. But, i don't know how to achieve it. Please, guide me. #physics #scientist #astronomer

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Active Oct 24, 2024
location iconChennai
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DhanushJun 22, 2016726 views

In which stream i should select in higher studies to become a Astronomer?

I want to become a Astronomer. But, I couldn't know to select my stream in higher studies. Please tell me which stream could i select? #astronomer

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Active May 29, 2019
location iconChennai
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EthanJun 04, 20154011 views

Is it worth becoming an astronomer with the debt that comes after it?

I am a Freshman in high school and have always enjoyed looking at planets and stars. The thought of space has always fascinated me, but I am not very rich so its kind of difficult to pay 20,000 dollars a year when I could go for Architecture (which I am a little less interested in) for so much less. I would love to study planets for a living, but I don't want to be paying the school off for years after. #architect #astronomy #architectural #astronomer

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Active Dec 22, 2023
location iconPittsburgh
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AshleyMay 06, 20151631 views

What classes can you take to get an astronomy career?

I am asking this question because i am very interested in the astronomy field. #astronomy #astronomer

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Active Oct 12, 2023
location iconLos Angeles