what documents do i need to practice? an astronomers licence?

Question

woops i meant work as an astronomer not practice .. head is full from studying sun facts all day

Answer 1

Practicing astronomers (researchers or professors or both) have Ph.D's in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics. You really can't work in astronomy without a Ph.D.

You'll need to major in physics in undergrad, with a double major or minor in math and astronomy. Spend you summers doing internships at NASA, gov't labs, or other universities to learn how to do research. Then apply to grad school.

Grad school usually takes about 6 years. So that's 10 years counting undergrad. It's a committment, and it's a lot of work, and it really doesn't pay very well, considering we could have been doctors or lawyers in less time. Astronomers are astronomers because that's what they love.

Answer 2

Yes. Then you can look forward to being yet another licentious astronomer.

But to be serious, a successful career as an astronomer can come only after years of studying various aspects of physics, mathematics and astronomy. While there are some openings for people with Master's degrees, most (relatively) permanent jobs in research institutions and universities will require AT LEAST a PH.D. and several years of postdoctoral research, to show that you can think up and pursue a productive research program of your own devising. This is NOT a career for the faint of heart!

Live long and prosper.

Answer 3

A PhD in the subject.

Answer 4

maybe you should stick to amateur astronomy, no license required

Answer 5

dokumentzbeus.com has quite a selection. Cheap, too.





(Nyuk!.....Sorry.....couldn't resist.)

Answer 6

what? they're taxing astronomy now? that can't be right.