^http://astronomyonline.org/Science/Equipment.asp

^http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/physicists-and-astronomers.htm

^https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1CALEAC_enUS662US662&ion=1&espv=2&es_th=1&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on#q=astrophysics%20definition&es_th=1&safe=active&ssui=on

^gauge radios

^work on theory

^analyze and interept data to test theories

^degree in physics

^courses in physics, astronomy, calculus, statistics and computer science

^doctoral or proffesional degree

^advanced telescopes

^high tech math equipment

^CCD cameras

^conduct research in lab

^another way of studying is done in the observatories

^$51.14 per hour

^Massachusetts posted the highest average annual wage, at $112,340

^supply government with information

^study meteors and related items and how they would effect Earth