Astronomy

**__Astronomy __**
Astronomy is the the science that deals with the material universe beyond the earth's atmosphere. This science mainly focuses on anything that originates outside of the earth's atmosphere: stars, planets, galaxies, and comets. It also deals with the study of the celestial objects which concern the chemical make up of the objects, the physics of the celestial bodies, and the motion of the objects. Scientists also research the developement of the universe. Astronomy is also known to be one of the oldest sciences that have been studied by man. __**Subcategories **__

Astronomy is not limited to only one branch. It is split into numerous branches and subcategories. Here are some subcategories to this science that include:
 * Astrobiology
 * A branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life
 * Exoplanet Studies
 * The study of planets that don't revolve around the sun
 * Stellar Astronomy
 * Cosmology
 * The study of the general structure and evolution of the universe
 * Galactic Astronomy Branch
 * Plasma Astrophysics
 * The study of the physics of events that involve stars
 * Planetary Science




 * __Schools of Astronomy __**

Many schools specialize in different courses. Here are some schools, colleges, and universities that offer fairly decent Astronomy courses. These schools are recommended by some of the websites listed at the bottom of this page. Find these school websites by typing their name in the [|google] search bar.
 * Rice University
 * Texas A&M University
 * Texas Tech University
 * University of Texas atAustin
 * Connecticut College
 * Weslayan University
 * Western Connecticut State University
 * Yale University

Here is an astronomer in her daily career.


 * __Suggested High School and College Courses __**

Some courses that are recommended to take are listed below. Both high school courses and college courses are important for a career in Astronomy. Mathmatics is an extremely essential skill that one must have in order to pursue a stable career in Astronomy.

__High School__ __College__
 * Physics
 * Chemistry
 * All Mathmatic courses
 * Physics
 * Astronomy
 * Astrobiology




 * __Salary and Environment of an Astronomer __**

The average salary of an Astronomer ranges from $45,000 to $50,000 in a period of nine months. To succesfully become an Astronomer, it is suggested to take at least another sixteen years of college, graduate school, and postgraduate appointments after high school. As a graduate student, people have a salary of around $10,000 to $20,000 as a teacher or assistant. Astronomy is a good job that can keep people financially sufficient, but few people get rich with a career in Astronomy.


 * __Astronomy and the Modern World __**

The best thing about Astronomy is that there are many mysteries and undiscovered aspects of it. Recently we have sent two rovers to Mars in search of new discoveries. Signs on Mars show that there used to be water on Mars. Astronomy could even help us gain the knowledge of whether or not there is life outside of Earth.

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