Astronomy is the study of ethereal objects and phenomena that befalls outside the earth’s atmosphere. Astronomy is termed as one of the oldest forms of sciences. The presentation focuses on career paths in astronomy, it’s significance, types of astronomy and labor statistics in the astronomy career field.

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2. Introduction
Astronomy is the study of ethereal
objects and phenomena that befalls
outside the earth’s atmosphere. It is
concerned with the motion of
celestial objects as well as
formation and improvement of the
universe. It is one of the oldest
sciences.
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3. Types of astronomy
The field of professional astronomy has split
into two branches:
1. observational astronomy- it is based on
acquiring and examining data, using basic
principles of physics.
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4. 2. Theoretical astronomy- it is
oriented towards the growth of
analytical models to describe
astronomical objects and phenomena.
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5. Importance of astronomy
•It helps to understand how the
universe began and when will it
end.
•It allows us to look at the sky
with confidence in what we are
actually seeing than just
guessing about it.
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6. •It has changed the misconception of how the earth
looks like.
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•Astronaut
•Research scientist
•University faculty
•Astronomer
CAREER OPTIONS

7. •Research scientist: Research
scientists work in almost every
area of science. They plan and
carry out experiments and
investigations in a range of
areas, including geoscience,
medical research, meteorology,
and pharmacology.
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8. •Astronomer: An astronomer
is a scientist who understands
and interprets the Universe
beyond Earth and the Earth
within the Universe.
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9. Using observational tools like
space and ground-based
observatories, computers, and
the good old paper and pencil,
astronomers attempt to build up
a picture, not only of what the
Universe is like but how it was
billions of years ago.
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10. Labour statistics in astronomy
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•Astronomy professor: Teaching at
an elite university as an astronomy
faculty is also a good career option.

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•Salary ranges can vary widely
depending on many important factors,
including education, certifications,
additional skills and the number of
years you have spent in your
profession

12. •The average salary of an astronaut
in the United States is $111,416 as
of May 31, 2019, but the range
typically falls between $109,645
and $128,561.
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13. •The average salary for a Research
Scientist is $75,750 per year in the
United States.
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14. Typical starting pay for an astronomy
professor with a Ph.d. is somewhat in
between $60,000 and $75,000 as of now.
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