Occupation information for 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 education needed for entry: Doctoral or professional degree

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Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.
Mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.
Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
Supervise students' research on celestial and astronomical phenomena.
Raise funds for scientific research.
Teach astronomy or astrophysics.
Measure radio, infrared, gamma, and x-ray emissions from extraterrestrial sources.
Develop instrumentation and software for astronomical observation and analysis.

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