What dose it take to become an Astronomer?

Question

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Answer 1

To be a working astronomer, you'll need a Ph.D in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics. There's not much you can do in astronomy without a Ph.D, and very few jobs availible if you don't have one.

To start out, you want to do an undergraduate major in physics with a double major/minor in math and astronomy, if possible. Most of your astronomy education will be physics coursework, so you need to be prepared for this. Spend your undergraduate summers doing research at universities or national labs - your advisor can help you find programs. This can help you learn how to do original research and you might even get a publication or go to a conference.

Apply to grad schools in astronomy or physics. Grad school is about 6 years (usually about 2 more years of classes in upper-level physics and astronomy and 4 years of research). Once you have your Ph.D, most astronomers do one or two post-doctoral positions (two to three years apiece doing research under an advisor) before looking for a permanent faculty or research position at a university, gov't lab, or NASA.

So that's 4 years of undergrad, 6 years of grad, and 2-6 years of postdocs. Good luck!

Answer 2

Start of with a BS in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, or one of the other Physical Sciences. Follow that with at least a Masters in the same area. A Doctorate in a specialized area will be a minimum of the requirements needed.
Start looking at the skies at an early age and begin learning now about what you are seeing there. As a basic knowledge, learn about the planets of our Solar System, as well as the Sun, comets, meteors, the various moons of the planets, how the planets orbit the Sun, and how the Universe began. Learn some of the historical basis of Astronomy -- who were the important people making major discoveries, what those discoveries meant to mankind, and how the discoveries changed the thinking of the people of those times. Basic math of the universe will ne an absolute necessity. And, of course, begin learning the various constellations and stars by name.
Most of all, go outside at night and look up. Watch how the heavens change from day to day and year to year.

Answer 3

A good resource to start with for information on the subject is magazines on astronomy and can be purchased at most major book stores! These magazines will help you in making an educated decision, on what it takes to become an Astronomer, and lot more good stuff!

Answer 4

the first things that it takes are writing and spelling skills like clicking on a simple "check spelling" link.