Astronomers
Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
16 alternate job titles:
Astronomer
Astronomy Outreach Coordinator
Astrophysicist
Cosmologist
Extragalactic Astronomer
Galactic Astronomer
High-Energy Astrophysicist
Institute Scientist
Optical Astronomer
Planetary Astronomer
Postdoc Scientist (Postdoctoral Scientist)
Radio Astronomer
Research Astrophysicist
Solar Astronomer
Stellar Astronomer
Theoretical Astronomer
Salary Information
Astronomers: $132,170 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Direct scientific activities. | General |
| Measure environmental characteristics. | General |
| Measure radiation levels. | General |
| Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding. | General |
| Instruct college students in physical or life sciences. | General |
| Provide technical information or assistance to public. | General |
| Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Analyze operational or research data. | Analysis |
| Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists. | Analysis |
| Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. | Communication |
| Develop theories or models of physical phenomena. | Development |
| Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use. | Development |
| Support the professional development of others. | Development |
| Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Apache Hadoop | Data base management system software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Spectroscopy databases | Data base user interface and query software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| Abstraction plus reference plus synthesis A++ | Development environment software |
| Adaptive optics AO simulation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Analyze | Analytical or scientific software |
| Astronomical Image Processing System AIPS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Astronomical Image Processing for Windows AIP4WIN | Analytical or scientific software |
| Astronomical information processing system AIPS++ | Analytical or scientific software |
| Avis Fits Viewer | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Data reduction software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Diffraction Limited MaxIm DL | Analytical or scientific software |
| European Southern Observatory Munich Image Data Analysis System ESO-MIDAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Formula translation/translator FORTRAN | Development environment software |
| IRIS | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Interface definition language IDL | Development environment software |
| MSB Software Astroart | Analytical or scientific software |
| Multipurpose Interactive Image Processing System MIIPS | Analytical or scientific software |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | Development environment software |
| Software Bisque CCDSoft | Analytical or scientific software |
| Software development tools | Development environment software |
| Starcal | Analytical or scientific software |
| Visual Numerics PV-WAVE | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
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