ok...i really want to be an astronomer but my eye-doctor said i couldnt becuz im 'color deficiant' is there any alternative to this???
2006-08-03 08:59:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Well, I don't know a lot about astronomy, and I understand that each star or etc. would have its own color, but I don't think it's impossible. I mean that's like telling a blind person that they can't walk by themselves. Sure, it's more difficult, they need to put more effort into it, but its not impossible. I do think that it may be hard in some ways, but I think that if you want to be an astronomer that you should ask an astronomer what they think with your site abilities. Thanks to your eye doctor for find the problem, but unless he changed professions from astronomer, how can he be the one to say give up the dream?
2006-08-03 09:10:39 · answer #1 · answered by girlnoladrea 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I see no reason why you would not be able to be an astronomer. Visible light only makes up a small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, and the color red, or green, or any other color for that matter, is only a very narrow portion of that fraction.
The one place you may have difficulty is in spectroscopic analysis where the colors of the emission lines tell you what elements are present in the object you're observing. There are ways around this with assistive technology which could tell you what the actual color in question is, however. This can also be utilized with just about any color sensitive computer display.
It's important to note that many astronomers don't actually do direct observing. Instead they work with mathematics and data printouts. It'd be great if you could see all the colors that most people can, it'd also be great if you could see x-rays or gamma rays for that matter.
2006-08-03 23:39:23 · answer #2 · answered by minuteblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Astronomical work today involves reading lots of computer generated charts, some of which could be color coded. Unless you are severely color blind, you probably won't have a problem. I'd ask an astronomer what it takes to be an astronomer, rather than take the advice of an ophthalmologist.
2006-08-03 16:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by Eric G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry. Your eye doctor is no astronomer. Be an astronomer but never give eye exams
2006-08-03 16:02:56 · answer #4 · answered by Jeff C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the most sensative astronomy is done in black and white. False color may be added later. If you are red/green color blind adjust your false color to be in a range that you can see.
2006-08-03 16:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by rscanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am retired from N.A.S.A. communication ,electronics ,with the wires all colored coded it is impossible to trace things out.This would be near impossible for you. look at other possibilities and see if u can use it for your benefit.
Don't give up I made it good luck
2006-08-03 16:08:05 · answer #6 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋