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Tasks & work activities — astronomer
Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-2011.00 (Astronomers).
Task statements
- [Core] Review scientific proposals and research papers.
- [Core] Serve on professional panels and committees.
- [Core] Mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.
- [Core] Supervise students' research on celestial and astronomical phenomena.
- [Core] Conduct question-and-answer presentations on astronomy topics with public audiences.
- [Core] Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
- [Core] Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
- [Core] Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.
- [Core] Measure radio, infrared, gamma, and x-ray emissions from extraterrestrial sources.
- [Core] Develop theories based on personal observations or on observations and theories of other astronomers.
- [Core] Raise funds for scientific research.
- [Core] Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
- [Core] Develop instrumentation and software for astronomical observation and analysis.
- [Core] Teach astronomy or astrophysics.
- [Core] Develop and modify astronomy-related programs for public presentation.
- [Core] Calculate orbits and determine sizes, shapes, brightness, and motions of different celestial bodies.
- [Supplemental] Direct the operations of a planetarium.
Detailed work activities
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
- Analyze operational or research data.
- Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
- Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
- Develop theories or models of physical phenomena.
- Direct scientific activities.
- Instruct college students in physical or life sciences.
- Measure environmental characteristics.
- Measure radiation levels.
- Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Provide technical information or assistance to public.
- Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
- Supervise student research or internship work.
- Support the professional development of others.