Careers in Astronomy

Have you ever wondered what professional astronomers actually do? Perhaps you would like to be an astronomer yourself?

In this section you can find out a bit about Astronomy as a career - what qualifications you need, what astronomers actually do and so on.

• Why do people become Astronomers?

• What do Astronomers do?

• How do I become an Astronomer?

Remember: There is no one "right way" to go if you do want to be an Astronomer. These pages can give you information and advice, but you should talk to your teachers, parents and friends and find out as much as you can from other places before you make any decisions.