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Astronomer research the formation, structures, properties, and development of celestial bodies and interstellar matter. They use ground-based equipment and space-based equipment to collect data about the space for research purposes.

Alternative Names

Astrophysicist

Physicist, Astronomer

Tasks

conducting experiments, tests and analyses of the structure and properties of matter in solid state and its behaviour under temperature, pressure, stress and other conditions

developing or improving industrial, medical, military and other practical applications of the principles and techniques of physics or astronomy

evaluating results of investigations and experiments and expressing conclusions, mainly using mathematical techniques and models

observing, analysing and interpreting celestial phenomena and developing methods and techniques to be used in fields such as navigation or space exploration

preparing scientific papers and reports

enhancing knowledge and coordinating work implementation

conducting experiments, tests and analyses in fields such as mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, sonic, electricity, magnetism, electronics and nuclear physics, or astronomy

conducting research and improving or developing concepts, theories and operational methods related to physics and astronomy

and performing related tasks.