Careers in Astronomy
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- What do Astronomers do, and how?
- What kind of education do they need?
- What other kinds of jobs are there in astronomy?
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- Resources
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Resources Access Description A New Universe to Explore: Careers in Astronomy AAS* Education Office
A brochure/report on current questions in astronomy and the career paths. Organized around topics like "Preparation for...," "Where Astronomers Work," and "Employment Potential." FAQ About Being an Astronomer - NOAO**
Commonly asked questions and answers. Not a place to send email, but still a good source of information. Careers in Astronomy NASA/IMAGE mission
Page on career questions from "Ask an Astronomer." A Guidebook to Astronomy NASA/POETRY
Autobiographical experiences of an astronomer, from grade school to college and professional positions. Includes interviews with other astronomers. Space Careers Spacelinks.com
The nitty-gritty. Lots of employers listed by type (int'l agencies, commercial labs, etc.), and access to current job listings, job hunting resources on the Web and links to professional associations. Watch out for dead links to jobs from the employer pages. Start to employer home page instead. Careers in Astronomy AAS*
Organized FAQ sheet from American Astronomical Society.
*American Astronomical Society
**National Optical Astronomy Observatory