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Astronomy

Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects in the universe

Astronomists study and gather data on the movement, nature, constitution, history, and possible future developments of heavenly bodies like the sun, planets, stars, comets, meteors, galaxies, asteroids, etc They apply the laws of mathematics and physics to unravel the mysteries of the universe They collect and analyze data on celestial bodies, develop and test theories, and write research papers Eventually, astronomers are granted university tenure, a permanent position where they generally work for the rest of their careers Astronomy is a small field, but very popular Only those with a strong education, ability, and a deep passion for the subject are likely to find a permanent position

Astronomy

Career Opportunities

astronomy jobs that pay well and provide a variety of work environments are Senior technical writer, College professor, Planetarium director, Meteorologist, Research scientist, Climatologist, Aeronautical engineer, Astrophysicist.

Future prospects

Permanent astronomy research jobs are rare and highly competitive. Even those completing PhDs and postdoctoral positions in astronomy research generally do not go on to become professional astronomers for their full careers. Overall employment of astronomers is projected to grow 14 percent from 2016 to 2026. furthermore, The United States tops the list for salaries in astronomical telescopes and instrumentation, followed by Germany, Canada, and the Netherlands.

Average compensation

The average salary for an Astronomer in India is 1017,365 INR. The base salary for an Astronomer range from $115,443 to $135,359 with the average base salary of $117,308.

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