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The average yearly salary of an astronomer in the United States is $104,100. However s alaries typically start from $52,460 and go up to $166,320.

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The biggest problem that astronomers are trying to solve at the present time is an accurate knowledge of the distances of stars. They also try to solve problems like, how big is the universe, is there other planets like Earth, and the growth, evolution, and death of planets.

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Education needed for becoming an astronomer:

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Education needed for becoming an astronomer:

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Most astronomy jobs require a Ph. D. in the field of astronomy. Some courses they take include: astrophysics, stellar and planetary physics, galaxies, cosmology, interstellar medium and optics, mathematics and computer science.

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A majority of astronomers work in colleges and universities. While some work for the government or government-supported institutions. A few work in business and private industry on space-related projects.

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Italian astronomer, he believed that the sun was the center of the Universe.

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Astronomers spend their day doing various activities. They work in our offices, travel, teach, read, write, or observe at telescopes, study the stars, moon and universe.

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Apollo program: Apollo 8 view of Earth rising above lunar horizon. Image. Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.

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Apollo program: Apollo 8 view of Earth rising above lunar horizon. Image. Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.

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Perseid meteor shower. Image. Britannica School. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.

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Eclipse: lunar eclipses. Video. Britannica School. Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.

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Eclipse: lunar eclipses. Video. Britannica School. Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.

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 Moon: total solar eclipse. Image. Britannica School. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.

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 Moon: total solar eclipse. Image. Britannica School. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.

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I would like to be an astronomer so that I can study the stars and see what Earth and space is all about. This is so that I can inspire others to chase after their dreams!

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I would like to be an astronomer so that I can study the stars and see what Earth and space is all about. This is so that I can inspire others to chase after their dreams!

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Hi I'm Molly! For my science career, I would like to be an astronomer.

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Hi I'm Molly! For my science career, I would like to be an astronomer.