What to do if you want to study astronomy?

How to Become an Astronomer

1. Take astronomy-related classes in high school.
2. Earn an undergraduate degree in a scientific field.
3. Meet other aspiring astronomers.
4. Earn a doctorate in astronomy.
5. Get a postdoctoral research position or fellowship.
6. Apply for astronomer positions.

What do astronomy students do?

An astronomy and astrophysics major studies how the universe formed and the stars, planets, black holes, dark matter and galaxies that exist within it. With a curriculum centered on physics and mathematics, astronomy majors also use data to observe and model the universe.

What do you do in astronomy in high school?

This course introduces you to the composition and structure of the universe. Astronomy is the scientific study of the contents of the entire Universe. This course will provide the student with a study of the universe and the conditions, properties, and motions of bodies in space.

At what age can I become an astronomer?

You can become an amateur astronomer at any age. I’ve been doing it since I was about 8 years old. To become a professional astrophysicist [1] requires a graduate degree in astronomy or astrophysics, and it’s rare that anything less that a PhD would be sufficient to find a post.

What grades do you need to be an astronomer?

You’ll usually need:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science.
• 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including maths and physics.
• a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.

Do you need maths for astronomy?

As it is about the physics of the whole universe and how everything in it works, astronomers need to have a good knowledge of physics and maths, and chemistry is pretty helpful too.

What do you do in astronomy?

Astronomers study the universe and the objects within it. For example, they may study planets, stars, galaxies, asteroids, black holes, and other celestial bodies. They use radio and optical telescopes on earth, as well as space-based telescopes and other tools to make observations and collect data.

What can you do with an astronomy minor?

Search for opportunities

• Research Assistant.
• Planetarium Outreach Educator.
• Support Astronomer.
• Information System Specialist.
• Software Engineer.

Is astronomy in high school easy?

Astronomy in high school is roughly as difficult as a high school physics class. That’s fairly hard for most of us, but also far easier than a college astronomy class! It’s also a slower pace and (generally) lower pressure than you’d find in even a basic, 100-level college class.