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Astronomy

Astronomy. By Zach. http://www.astronomy-pictures.net/eagle-nebula.jpg. I Am Interested In Learning More About This Career Because…. I’ve always had a fascination with space and what goes on in it. I’ve also gotten a greater fascination with the more technical aspects in recent years.

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Astronomy

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  1. Astronomy By Zach http://www.astronomy-pictures.net/eagle-nebula.jpg

  2. I Am Interested In Learning More About This Career Because… • I’ve always had a fascination with space and what goes on in it. • I’ve also gotten a greater fascination with the more technical aspects in recent years. • Overall I just want to know more about how the universe works and what makes it tick. http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/telescope-sam-1.jpg

  3. At A Glance • Astronomy has a pretty ranged pay from about 40-120 thousand dollars a year. • There are very few job openings in astronomy so it takes a lot of extra work. • To be an astronomer requires 4 years at a college or university. http://www.cesa8.k12.wi.us/teares/math/it/webquests/OutWorld/images/astronomer.gif

  4. Education • Astronomy requires a PhD or masters degree • 4 years at a college or university • At least a bachelors degree is required to be an astronomer http://www.fungiftideas.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Graduation.jpg

  5. Possible Career Path • First leaving college working with minimal experience 35-45 thousand dollars a year. • Been working for a year or two with some experience in the field 45-50 thousand dollars a year. • 5-8 years of experience 50-80 thousand dollars a year • Working with ten or more years of experience 80-130 thousand dollars a year. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AcBUSVxs82w/TBd0_n0rO1I/AAAAAAAAeBU/3wRRaN2Y1zQ/s1600/Rocket_Launch_Wallpapers.jpg

  6. A Day At The Office • An average work day is 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Often astronomers work overtime • Astronomers main job is to plan and implement new instruments and techniques.

  7. Minimum Wage • Ma-8$ per hour • Tx-7.25$ per hour • Ny-7.25$ per hour • Nm-7.50$ per hour

  8. Child Labor Laws • 13 years old jobs like babysitting newspaper runs and lawn mowing. • 14-15 years old 3 hours on school day. • 16 years old no restrictions for jobs but working hours is the same.

  9. Top 100 Companys • Walmart • Exonmobil • Chevron

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