i really like the space and stuff, i was wondering, i just hate algebra and geometry, do i need to do those stuff when going for a astrophysic?
2006-09-26 04:32:03 · 6 answers · asked by Neo 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yes! You'll need calculus in college, too. The math gets easier the more you practice it, so even if you never develop a love for math, you'll probably be able to do it just fine.
Of course, exactly how much math (and physics) you'll need depends on exactly what you want to do. Someone who does pure astrophysical research (mostly theoretical research) depends heavily on math, but at that point some of the math is so difficult that only computers can do it (which in my mind make the math much easier). Someone who does more observational research will still use math, but they probably wouldn't be the ones deriving equations, but rather the ones using someone elses equations - again, computers can do a lot of the work for you!
There are other options besides becoming a scientist. You could go into education, either as a teacher or professor, or run a planetarium where you can share your passion for astronomy with others. You could become a science writer, too (there's always a need for journalists who understand science). These aren't the only choices, just a couple ideas.
2006-09-26 05:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by kris 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the The Astrophysical Journal is published by the University of Chicago Press for the American Astronomical Society.
2006-09-26 04:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by shakiff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 20:16:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, math is a big part of astrophysics!
astrophysics requires lots of physics, and physics requires lots of math!
2006-09-26 06:26:26 · answer #4 · answered by Travis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a lot.
2006-09-26 04:39:38 · answer #5 · answered by mlucasone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-09-26 04:38:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋