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Astronomer By: Carl Tritt
Everyday Duties Study celestial phenomenon Analyze Data Develop Theories Raise Funds Teach people
Education Requires a Ph.D in astronomy or Physics
Average Salary Around $57,160
Like best/Least I would like being able to continue my education the best I would like the presentations the least
Interesting Fact 1 Astronomers use mathematics like arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics in their work
Interesting Fact 2 Requires knowledge in programming for various purposes
Interesting Fact 3 Very severe shortage of astronomer jobs
Interesting Fact 4 Very broad area of employment that requires similar skills that a astronomy specialist might have
Interesting Fact 5 Most astronomers have a side teaching job
Interesting Fact 6 Lots of independence in an astronomy job as you climb the advancement latter
References http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos052.htm http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/19-2011.00 http://www.noao.edu/education/astfaq.html

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