Astronomers are space detectives studying stars, planets, galaxies, and black holes to uncover
cosmic mysteries
.
From
giant telescopes
to computer simulations, astronomers use cutting-edge tech to observe the night sky.
They work at observatories on Earth or analyze data from space missions like
James Webb
and
Hubble
.
Astronomers help discover
new exoplanets
, map galaxies, and even study
dark matter
and the Big Bang!
Research, data crunching, writing papers, and sometimes even naming
new celestial objects
it’s not just stargazing
Astronomers observe the universe. Astrophysicists explain how it works. Many professionals are both
Math, coding, physics, and curiosity are essential traits for anyone dreaming of becoming an astronomer.
From
Galileo
and
Copernicus
to
Carl Sagan
and
Neil deGrasse Tyson
, their work shaped how we view the cosmos.