Astronomy: A STEM Career to Consider - EstheraSTEM

 "Equipped with his five senses, man explores the Universe around him and calls the adventure, Science" - Edwin Hubble

              Indeed, there is a lot to explore in the Universe... Hence, Astronomy a fascinating Science helps us to understand the universe from the galaxies to comets, asteroids, planets, stars and many other bodies. It is the scientific study of Sun, Moon, stars, planets,comets, galaxies and non-Earthly bodies. It is also the study of everything in the Universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere.

SPACE EXPLORATION
  You may be wondering why Space exploration is an important aspect of Astronomy. Well, It's because:

• It protect our Planets and Environment

• It helps us make Scientific discoveries

• It enhances safety on Earth.
  

BUILDING A CAREER IN ASTRONOMY

CAREER PATHS

There are many diverse and unique paths to take to pursue a Career in Astronomy. Most Importantly,

You will need to apply for a Bachelor (Undergraduate) degree in Astronomy.

Then proceed to obtain an advanced degree such as Master's & PhD. Moreover, you can enrol in a 1-2 year Postdoctoral research projects to study under Senior Astronomers and Astrophysicists and partake in important but complex projects. To boost your qualifications, you can specialize in one or two areas like cosmology, astrophysics or quantum physics.

Along your journey of pursuing a Career in Astronomy, it is highly recommended You seek Astronomy Internships to gain experience in the field, join an Astronomy Club or Society and even apply for Open position at Observatories (if you're eligible).

Career Options

  Here are diverse Career options a degree in Astronomy offers:

• Research Scientist

• Astronomers

• Astrobiologist    

• Physicist

• Cosmologist

• Meteorologist

• Science Journalist

• Planetary geologists

• Research Assistant

• Aeronautical Engineer

• Telescope design engineer, etc.

REASONS TO STUDY ASTRONOMY

 If you have the passion to pursue Astronomy and you're searching for more motivations to fuel that zeal, here is it:

1. Astronomy is a gateway to other Science

2. It is a diverse field with many career options

Many people who study astronomy at university end up in research-based roles and lab-based work in universities and academia, while Others go on to work in Observatories, Planetariums, Museums and Space agencies like NASA.

3. It helps us understand the Nature of the Universe

4. It helps uncover scientific mysteries.

Like the universe, opportunities you gain from a degree in Astronomy are infinite. Hence, Astronomy is a fascinating STEM field to Consider.

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