Where do I start on building a path towards a career in astronomy?
Lanette asked:
I am 22 years old and I have always been fascinated with the mysteries of the universe and would love to have a career exploring it. What do I need to do to start working in this feild?
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I am 22 years old and I have always been fascinated with the mysteries of the universe and would love to have a career exploring it. What do I need to do to start working in this feild?
May 18th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Hell, you are leaving it a bit late. Get into a science uni degree with physics, astrophysics, chem, etc in it.
Join a local astronomy club (usually held at your local observatory).
If it has taken this long to decide, are you REALLY sure? Remember, you’ll be graduating at age 27 - pretty old by some standards.
Oh, and a very good grounding in electronics would be almost vital.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:35 pm
This is not too old. Certainly most UK universities will accept mature students on any course - and science courses are usually the ones with lots of vacancies. So long as you can demonstrate an aptitude for the course, and some relevant experience and ambition, then the usual admission rules applied to 18 year olds may be waived.