Astronomers
Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
- Tasks
- 17 tasks16 core, 1 supplemental
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- Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
- Code
- 19-2011.00SOC 2018: 19-2011
What the work is made of
16 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.Core taskTask 7525Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 2. Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.Core taskTask 7526Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 3. Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.Core taskTask 7524Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 4. Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.Core taskTask 7530Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 5. Mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.Core taskTask 21171Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 6. Supervise students' research on celestial and astronomical phenomena.Core taskTask 21172Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 7. Teach astronomy or astrophysics.Core taskTask 7532Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 8. Develop theories based on personal observations or on observations and theories of other astronomers.Core taskTask 7528Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 9. Measure radio, infrared, gamma, and x-ray emissions from extraterrestrial sources.Core taskTask 7527Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 10. Develop instrumentation and software for astronomical observation and analysis.Core taskTask 7531Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 11. Review scientific proposals and research papers.Core taskTask 20049Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 12. Raise funds for scientific research.Core taskTask 7529Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 13. Develop and modify astronomy-related programs for public presentation.Core taskTask 7533Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 14. Serve on professional panels and committees.Core taskTask 20050Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 15. Calculate orbits and determine sizes, shapes, brightness, and motions of different celestial bodies.Core taskTask 7534Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 16. Conduct question-and-answer presentations on astronomy topics with public audiences.Core taskTask 21173Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 17. Direct the operations of a planetarium.Supplemental taskTask 7535Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 19-2011
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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