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“National Optical Astronomy Observatory.” : Being an Astronomer, https://www.noao.edu/education/being-an-astronomer.php.

“Astronomy Careers FAQ.” Astronomy Careers FAQ, http://www.astro.cornell.edu/~brs/faq.html.

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I have always been interested by the universe and just having the opportunity to learn more about the universe we live in fascinates me.

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Astronomers are important because they discover things about our universe that could help us prepare and danger that we can't see ourseles

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Astronomers in 2012 made an average $106,360 per year.

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If you are looking for a career in Astronomy, take high school classes in science, math and computer sciences to prepare you. In college, you need a PhD. in astronomy or physics to become an astronomer.

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About 1/3 of astronomers work for the government. Another 10% of astronomers work in private businesses and the remaining work in science centers, planetariums and other education and public outreach.

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-Work with complex computer models
-Try to figure out why something is or why it does something

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-Design and carry out observing programs
-Use telescopes and spacecrafts
-Answer theories and questions

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Astronomers focus mainly on solving one question like the origin of time or the origin of the stars.

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Astronomers study what how matter happens in space  and how matter interacts outside of Earth.