• conducting observations to study how stars and planet form
• designing and building satellites to search for planets around other stars or to visit planets in our own solar system
• taking and interpreting observations of distant exploding stars to determine the age and fate of the universe
• developing models of orbiting black holes and neutron stars spiraling into each other to explain gamma ray bursts

Most careers in Astronomy require a B.S. in Physics, and careers in Space Science can be pursued with either a B.S. in Physics or another technical degree (e.g., in Engineering) with a minor in Physics/Astronomy.

To learn more about Careers in Astronomy, follow the links below:

Click here for the American Astronomical Society's information about careers in astronomy.
http://aas.org/education/careers.php

Click here for the National Optical Astronomical Observatories' FAQs about a career in astronomy.
http://www.noao.edu/education/astfaq.html

Click here for Physics Today's link to careers in astronomy and astrophysics.
http://www.physicstoday.org/jobs/seek/astronomy_astrophysics.html