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
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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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