EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ASTRONOMY!

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Introduction
Astronomy is the study of ethereal objects and
phenomena that befalls outside the earths
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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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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2. Theoretical astronomy- it is oriented towards
the growth of analytical models to describe
astronomical objects and phenomena.
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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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• It has changed the misconception of how the earth
  looks like.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Astronaut
• Research scientist
• University faculty
• Astronomer

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• 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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• Astronomer An astronomer is a scientist who
  understands and interprets the Universe beyond
  Earth and the Earth within the Universe.

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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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Labour statistics in astronomy

• 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

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• 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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• The average salary for a Research Scientist is
  75,750 per year in the United States.

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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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