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Astronomers

District Of Columbia

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Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.

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Typical Hourly Wage: $36.73 - $57.33

Typical Annual Salary: $76,400 - $119,200

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Typical education needed for entry: Doctoral or professional degree

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Develop theories based on personal observations or on observations and theories of other astronomers.
Develop and modify astronomy-related programs for public presentation.
Direct the operations of a planetarium.
Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
Raise funds for scientific research.
Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
Teach astronomy or astrophysics.
Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.
Measure radio, infrared, gamma, and x-ray emissions from extraterrestrial sources.

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