{"id":4407,"date":"2014-06-09T16:56:08","date_gmt":"2014-06-09T16:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/blog\/?p=4407"},"modified":"2014-06-09T16:56:08","modified_gmt":"2014-06-09T16:56:08","slug":"astronomy-major-description","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/blog\/astronomy-major-description\/","title":{"rendered":"Astronomy Major Description"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Astronomy Major focuses on the planetary, galactic, and stellar phenomena occurring in outer space. Includes instruction in celestial mechanics, cosmology, stellar physics, galactic evolution, quasars, stellar distribution and motion, interstellar medium, atomic and molecular constituents of astronomical phenomena, planetary science, solar system evolution, and specific methodologies such as optical astronomy, radioastronomy, and theoretical astronomy.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Is Astronomy right for you? Take the free College Major Quiz &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/college-major-quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\">Start Now<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/blog.mymajors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/MajorMonday.png\" alt=\"#MajorMonday\" width=\"288\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/MajorMonday.png 759w, https:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/MajorMonday-350x97.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What kind\u00a0of students major in Astronomy?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Astronomy Major<\/strong> is generally recognized as a sub-field within physics. In order to be successful in this field a student must be very strong in physics, mathematics and the sciences, generally. This calls for a mind that can deal with conceptual frameworks and ideas readily, especially since the objects of study are seldom within reach.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/blog.mymajors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Astronomer-Holland.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/blog.mymajors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Astronomer-Holland.png\" alt=\"Astronomer Holland\" width=\"293\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Astronomer-Holland.png 367w, https:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Astronomer-Holland-155x200.png 155w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Colleges offering a program in Astronomy:<\/h2>\n<p>There are over\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/colleges\/astronomy-major\/\" target=\"_blank\">69<\/a>\u00a0colleges and universities that offer an <strong>Astronomy Major<\/strong>\u00a0in the United States. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/colleges\/astronomy-major\/\" target=\"_blank\">Search for your college here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.net\/assets\/graduation-cap-blue.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/graduation-cap-blue.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/graduation-cap-blue.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/graduation-cap-blue.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/graduation-cap-blue.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Post-Doctoral Training<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Doctoral Degree is\u00a0<\/strong>usually needed for a\u00a0career in Astronomy.<\/p>\n<h2>What courses do most students take in college?<\/h2>\n<p>The required and elective courses you would take for an\u00a0<strong>Astronomy<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Major<\/strong> vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"cols3\">\n<li>The Solar System<\/li>\n<li>Astrophysics<\/li>\n<li>Galaxies and the Universe<\/li>\n<li>Introductory Astronomy<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics Courses<\/li>\n<li>Physics Courses<\/li>\n<li>Planetary Astronomy<\/li>\n<li>Stellar Astronomy<\/li>\n<li>The Search for Extraterrestrial Life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Related Majors to\u00a0Astronomy?<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"cols1\">\n<li><a style=\"color: #00aeef;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/college-majors\/astrophysics\/\">Astrophysics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #00aeef;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/college-majors\/atmospheric-chemistry-and-climatology\/\">Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #00aeef;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/college-majors\/atmospheric-sciences-and-meteorology\/\">Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #00aeef;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/college-majors\/physical-sciences\/\">Physical Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #00aeef;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/college-majors\/planetary-astronomy-and-science\/\">Planetary Astronomy and Science<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vine-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/vine.co\/v\/MD1eEQEjM9u\/embed\/postcard\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><script src=\"\/\/platform.vine.co\/static\/scripts\/embed.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>What are your future career options as an Astronomy Major?<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"cols1\">\n<li><a style=\"color: #00aeef;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/career\/astronomers\/\">Astronomers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #00aeef;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/career\/atmospheric-earth-marine-and-space-sciences-teachers-postsecondary\/\">Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #00aeef;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/career\/natural-sciences-managers\/\">Natural Sciences Managers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As of May of 2013, there were 1,750 Astonomers in the U.S. with mean annual wage of $110,440. \u00a0Astronomers saw a 9.9% increase in employment and 2% rise in wages. Most are employed at Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Scientific Research and Development Services, or the Federal Executive Branch (Data provided by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes192011.htm\" target=\"_blank\">BLS<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>What does an Astronomy Major do in their day to day career?<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"cols2\">\n<li>Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and modify astronomy-related programs for public presentation.<\/li>\n<li>Measure radio, infrared, gamma, and x-ray emissions from extraterrestrial sources.<\/li>\n<li>Raise funds for scientific research.<\/li>\n<li>Develop instrumentation and software for astronomical observation and analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Develop theories based on personal observations or on observations and theories of other astronomers.<\/li>\n<li>Direct the operations of a planetarium.<\/li>\n<li>Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.<\/li>\n<li>Review scientific proposals and research papers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What\u00a0work activities are required of most Astronomers?<\/h2>\n<table class=\"table\" summary=\"Activities\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" width=\"20%\">Importance<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" scope=\"col\" width=\"80%\">Astronomy Major Activities<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"49\" height=\"10\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"51\" height=\"10\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Interacting With Computers &#8211; Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"49\" height=\"10\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"51\" height=\"10\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Getting Information &#8211; Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"49\" height=\"10\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"51\" height=\"10\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Analyzing Data or Information &#8211; Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"48\" height=\"10\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"52\" height=\"10\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Thinking Creatively &#8211; Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"47\" height=\"10\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"53\" height=\"10\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Processing Information &#8211; Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Required skills\u00a0for\u00a0most Astronomers:<\/h2>\n<table class=\"table\" summary=\"Skills\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" width=\"20%\">Importance<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" scope=\"col\" width=\"80%\">Astronomy Major\u00a0Skills<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"43\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"7\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Science &#8211; Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"41\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"9\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Critical Thinking &#8211; Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"41\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"9\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Active Learning &#8211; Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"41\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"9\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Reading Comprehension &#8211; Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"40\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"10\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Writing &#8211; Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"40\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"10\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Mathematics &#8211; Using mathematics to solve problems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"39\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"11\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Speaking &#8211; Talking to others to convey information effectively.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"39\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"11\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Active Listening &#8211; Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"36\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"14\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Judgment and Decision Making &#8211; Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Required knowledge\u00a0for\u00a0most Astronomers:<\/h2>\n<table class=\"table\" summary=\"Knowledge\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" width=\"20%\">Importance<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" scope=\"col\" width=\"80%\">Astronomy Major\u00a0Knowledge<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"50\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"0\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Physics &#8211; Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"49\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Mathematics &#8211; Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"44\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"6\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Computers and Electronics &#8211; Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"39\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"11\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">English Language &#8211; Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"35\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"15\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Education and Training &#8211; Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"33\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"17\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Engineering and Technology &#8211; Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Work styles for Astronomers:<\/h2>\n<table class=\"table\" summary=\"Styles\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"reltitlea\" scope=\"col\" width=\"20%\">Importance<\/th>\n<th class=\"reltitle\" style=\"text-align: left;\" scope=\"col\" width=\"80%\">Astronomy Major\u00a0Styles<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"report2a\" width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"49\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Analytical Thinking &#8211; Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"report2a\" width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"46\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"4\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Initiative &#8211; Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"report2a\" width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"46\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"4\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Persistence &#8211; Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"report2a\" width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"46\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"4\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Achievement\/Effort &#8211; Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"report2a\" width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/blue_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"45\" height=\"5\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/assets\/gray_pixel.gif\" alt=\" \" width=\"5\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"80%\">Innovation &#8211; Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>There are many professional associations to further your career based as an Astronomy Major:<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">American Astronomical Society<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Images to grow your interest in Astronomy:<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;To infinity and BEYOND!!!&#8221; &#8211; Images: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dvidshub.net\/unit\/NASA#.U5XeHfldWCl\">NASA<\/a><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-4407 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/689666.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/689666-80x80.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Astronomy Major\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymajors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/689666-80x80.jpg 80w, 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