Observe, research, and interpret celestial and astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge and apply such information to practical problems.

Other names for Astronomers: Astronomer, Astronomy Department Chair, Astronomy Professor, Astrophysicist, Lunar and Planetary Institute Director, National Radio Astronomy Observatory Director, Observatory Director, Research Scientist, Space Sciences Director,

• Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
• Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences, and in papers written for scientific journals.
• Measure radio, infrared, gamma, and x-ray emissions from extraterrestrial sources.
• Develop theories based on personal observations, or on observations and theories of other astronomers.
• Raise funds for scientific research.
• Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
• Develop instrumentation and software for astronomical observation and analysis.
• Teach astronomy or astrophysics.
• Develop and modify astronomy-related programs for public presentation.
• Calculate orbits, and determine sizes, shapes, brightness, and motions of different celestial bodies.
• Direct the operations of a planetarium.

• Atomic absorption AA spectrometers
• Telescopes
• Laboratory mills
• Digital readout recorders
• Telescopes
• Cryostats
• Desktop computers
• Calorimeters
• Telescopes
• Radarbased surveillance systems
• Spectrometers
• Spectrometers
• Ionization chambers
• Telescopes
• Infrared spectrometers
• Binoculars
• Spectrographs
• Interferometers
• Notebook computers
• Radarbased surveillance systems
• Spectrographs
• Spectrographs
• Spectrometers
• Spectrometers
• Interferometers
• Telescopes
• Personal computers
• Photometers
• Radio frequency transmitters or receivers
• Spectrometers
• Radio antennas
• Telescopes
• Telescopes
• Telescopes
• Radarbased surveillance systems
• Telescopes
• Telescopes
• Calculators or accessories
• Telescopes
• Polarizers
• Telescopes
• Spectrometers
• Laboratory evaporators
• Photometers
• Telescopes
• Telescopes
• Digital cameras
• Spectrometers
• Diffractometers

Graphics or photo imaging software

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Data base user interface and query software

Development environment software

Object or component oriented development software

Analytical or scientific software

Internet browser software