A day in the life of an astronomer

A SALT astronomer takes us through her observing run at the telescope.

[@christianpascual4525]

I want to be an astronomer because space interests me and i dont want a job with a boring life

[@clariyane]

Seymmm

[@MakaylaChildress]

A job will never be boring if it’s your passion.

[@DagreenApple]

Same here

[@sherina009]

SAMEEE

[@sldw3221]

I agree with you, my parents/friends want me to study engineering or something. But i'm in love with natural sciences. I don't want to spend my life with a boring job and life. We came to this world once(except the spesific beliefs ), and i believe that we should do our passion as a job.

[@j.t.3807]

what they are studying are pretty much interesting and very hard at the same time...

[@astrobirb9048]

Fun too.

[@moiralu4659]

Step 1: Live in the middle of nowhere.

[@warmseulgi9167]

step 3: sleep in the middle of nowhere.

[@AshishSinghPaL777]

To think that I would be the cruel one to break this beautiful chain🥺

[@venatus6895]

I've been thinking about what I want to do in my life. I love astronomy and I would love to go and be an astronomer, and it was really encouraging to hear that her dad studied in Spain. I say that because I also want to possibly study abroad in Spanish speaking countries. But it seems like the kind of job where you don't get to go home and see your family a lot, and that's really important to me... But it does seem like a fun job : )

[@ThomasTheDankEngine1]

I recently (about a month ago) got interested in space, and the science behind it. I'm considering astronomy as a career also.

[@melanieh.3091]

Venatus I'm studying to become one. It is a very interesting subject to me.

[@leahfox]

Melody Hee Do you mind me asking if you need to know ALOT of math?

[@tanajoseph7325]

You do need a fair amount of university level maths. In my experience as student in South Africa, that means at least two years of maths and applied maths.

[@tanajoseph7325]

It all depends on what kind of astronomy you do and where you study or work. If you are from a country that has a large astronomy community, then you can stay in that country and not be far from your family. And astronomers travel a lot for work (conferences, research visits, etc.) and often use those trips to go home for a visit. And of course, there is always the option to take your family with you when you move for a job. In terms of studying and working in a Spanish speaking country, Chile hosts some of the best telescopes in the world and several very good astronomy departments at its universities, so that would be a good option.

[@teemo8247]

I don't want to break anyone's dreams, but EXTREMELY few astronomers actually get to study with telescopes such as these. The vast majority of astronomers study in cities in front of a computer, running simulations and programs, which is also very exciting! I just don't want you guys to think that this is what a typical astronomer do, which is FAR from the truth. But it's still very interesting!

[@mindycloud9]

This kinda broke my dreams. lol.

[@marriah2595]

@@mindycloud9 same

[@bhavishakewalramani1762]

So like what decides that these astronomer get to do field work like this cuz I would prefer this...

[@teemo8247]

@@bhavishakewalramani1762 I dont know really, many people want to study with telescopes, and there arent enough big telescopes for everyone. But if you show alot of hard work and determination in your work, you will stand out and have a much higher chance of getting accepted

[@bhavishakewalramani1762]

@@teemo8247 okay :))

[@blond5593]

I’ve always loved space since I was young and always dreamed to become an astronaut but one of the requirements to be an astronaut is 1000 hours of pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft. Yeah and I’m not into flying and passing out in mid-air kinda stuff. So I was kinda devastated tbh but soon discovered astronomy/astronomer and I searched for the requirements, turns out it was pretty decent. Though astronomers might just be badly paid scientists I still wanted to be one so bad, imagine discovering an exoplanet and being able to name it. Ahhh absolute dream come true

[@romanp.208]

An average wage of an astronomer is $101,000

[@deed6141]

how’s the progress going? also, i’ve always been wanting to study astronomy, i’m just very young and i’m not so sure where to start 😂

[@shivlingwafekar6691]

Have you dream to be astronomers since childhood ?

[@kab3333]

Yeah

[@susitytto7483]

Since I first time heard about space at school. I was about nine years old.

[@reniersteyn4519]

I actualy am studing to be a astronaut now

[@michelinaaranda-watson2253]

Yes i went to space camp as a kid and I’ve been stuck on the stars since even before that. Born for it.🌌🌠

[@opticalprime1078]

@@susitytto7483 how old are you now

[@frippeastro7726]

What people miss is that she is an observatory astronomer. It' ALOT of differences in that and a "regular" astronomer.

[@janasiaprice9278]

explain please.

[@Nymul_Y]

@@janasiaprice9278 observatory astronomers pretty much looks at the sky through telescope and studies the data. Sounds boring. Regular astronomers are like the work stephen hawkings did. Going in deapths into space, they do all the interesting stuff

[@newingvaeona8907]

Nymul_YT Hawkings field was astrophysics. More theoretical, academic stuff.

[@j.m.5917]

What a ridiculous comment. She is a professional astronomer.

[@donnymcjonny6531]

@@Nymul_Y Wrong. Astronomy vs Astrophysics. Astronomers look, astrophysicists crunch numbers.

[@TheMajesticKnight]

Future career! Astronomer and tech entrepreneur

[@vanibh93]

Not just you ma'am, my DAD has played a major role in me becoming an Aerospace engineer and have an interest in Astrophysics.

[@prasadnilugal4691]

Happy Astronomy Day , Great Job Madam Sister

[@martinpickard6043]

Wow. Dream job for so many. Good for you miss. Hope you enjoyed S.A. Looks amazing😎🔭

[@zeynept6216]

hey what dou you know about astronomer, is that a good job?

[@mruskeamouse367]

that glitch at the end really transformed the whole video into a horror film

[@claudefrollo3378]

Doing a Career activity for school. my top result was that I should be an Astronomer.... I need to see what I'm getting myself into

[@isaacanderson971]

Lots of math

[@MakaylaChildress]

Math & programming

[@Kholofelomaggie]

Is geography a subject I should consider taking if I want to venture in the world of astronomy

[@shravank.s7539]

I heard there are a lot of astronomers..which one you comes under? Observational astronomer?

[@FirstContactRAM]

What and all equipments one would need to setup a astrophysics lab?

[@julianefranca4607]

My strongest fear is becoming a astronomer and the only job I get is a teacher job

[@nitinrawat2294]

Why is there a pillar kind of structure just beside the dome?

[@Wisdom24981]

Can you please upload a video on how to become an astronomer

[@tanajoseph7325]

Hi A.A. Thanks for the suggestion for a new video. In the mean time, here is a quick run down on how to become a quailified astronomer: To become an astronomer you must do maths and physics at school. Then you can do an undergraduate (BSc) degree in either physics, astrophysics, applied maths or even engineering. After that, you would do postgraduate studies in physics or astrophysics, ending in a PhD (doctorate). Then you are a qualified astronomer.

[@leahfox]

Tana Joseph Do you have to be super smart and know LOTS of math? I've always struggled with math, but I just really love space! And I'd love to be in a career having to do with space. I'll sure try with the math situation. I'm still in highschool so I have ways to go, plenty of time to practice I'm sure. By the way, love the video! ✌❤

[@tanajoseph7325]

Do you need to do at least two years of university level maths (some applied maths) in order to study astronomy.

[@herogaming9783]

Yellow mask

[@thembelamantungwa8290]

Perhaps these videos too will also help you, to add to what Tana has told you so far. They are very recent. : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqeTc4SNfpiNfbc kzbin.info/www/bejne/boXKgmh4e6p4fqs

[@Rin_KC]

I really wish to be a astronomer but I’m not good at math

[@bruh_1632]

Lol me too not that much good at maths😌😌😌😌 but good at science 🤧😧😭

[@riteshpandey8586]

Don't worry brother Just keep on practicing and focus on basics

[@aesthete1892]

Same

[@rohansaw9388]

Also

[@looottee]

same

[@Gunthusiest]

when do they go home?

[@tanajoseph7325]

It depends on your job really and what kind of science you are doing . You could be up at the telescope for a night or two or maybe two or three weeks. Astronomers don't live at the telescopes. They spend most of their time at home and work from an office.

[@bhavishakewalramani1762]

@@tanajoseph7325 i really want to become an astronomer but i don't want to stay in the office throughout to be honest i would love to do field work and observe things from my own eyes or stuff I heard not everyone gets to use these telescopes so is there any other branch you apply for to do do the field work or something?

[@Aerobrake]

NO THE SALTY TWITCH CHAT! OKno.

[@ryrran2387]

My dream🥺💗

[@user-kr9kp2wk8e]

Did not know there was such big telescope and many astronomers in S.A. Its africa!.. Even wonder who is funding them? Afican country funding for science?

[@tanajoseph7325]

The government of South Africa has been investing in astronomy for many years. We not only have the biggest optical telescope in the southern hemisphere, but also the best radio telescope. As with all large-scale scientific projects, we have support from other countries around the world. As far as Africa is concerned, several other African countries are joining South Africa in building radio telescopes in their own country and working together with us to make an amazing world class instrument that will rival US and European efforts.

[@praveenkumarkn4811]

My daughter wants to do astronomy so what should she do after puc

[@tanajoseph7325]

Hi! The main subjects required (at high school and university) to become an astronomer are physics and mathematics. Computer programming is also very important (this is often covered in physics and/or applied maths courses at university, though). Good luck to your daughter on her studies!

[@praveenkumarkn4811]

Thank you so in college what should she take in science

[@tanajoseph7325]

The undergraduate degree would be a in physics (or astronomy if available). This degree should include mathematics, astronomy courses if they are available, some applied mathematics and statistics if possible. And some computer programming.

[@irisamos617]

@bill ray Do you even know what you just said, bro? They do more than looking for stars. They have multiple different type of astronomers. They don't just "look for starts". Also if you can find new stars, planets, and galaxy from your basic computer then do it. You need that extra education to be an astronomer. It is harder than you think. Being an astronomer is hard and there are different types of it so don't be disrespectful. Planetary astronomers focus on the life cycles of planets and the discovery of new planets near other stars. Stellar astronomers study the life cycles of stars, and stellar phenomena such as black holes, nebulae (from which stars are born), white dwarfs, supernovas, and pulsars. Solar astronomers study the sun's systems and characteristics, such as its atmospheres, magnetic field, and storms. They may also research new methods of studying the sun. Galactic astronomers study the Milky Way galaxy, the galaxy in which we live. Cosmologists study the origin, history, and potential futures of the entire universe. Cosmology is an active field of study with several important theories under development, including string theory, dark matter and energy, and multiverses.

[@riteshpandey8586]

Hello sir Did your daughter did astronomy? If yes then how is going on in astronomy?

[@psycleen]

moon eyes

[@sravani2727]

Which engineering is best to be astromer?

[@productivitysharma3455]

aerospace, i guess if not then directly go for physics degree or astrophysics

[@molliepacker66]

I’m an astronomer

[@thatonellamawhoissoobsesse8138]

How different is your job to hers? Also how closley related is astronomy to astrophysics? :D

[@isabellaaguiar412]

That one llama who is so obsessed with Fandoms mans has a roblox pfp, I don’t think he’s an astronomer

[@allstr8peopledeservetodie10]

@@isabellaaguiar412 it could be someone else account. Use your brain

[@yashwant675]

How do i contact you

[@tessiee3325]

I want to be a astronomer too

[@pranav4771]

How much is your salary??

[@lilliemae9547]

Most avarage is 70$ per hour Mediam 50$ per hour Least (bottom 10%) 29$ per hour

[@naseeramzn1]

100k a year

[@milankuric2300]

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[@DipanBhattacharyaJEE]

Mentos zindagi

[@yashwant675]

indian har jagah 😁😁 bhai

[@Zoe-ck2we]

The likes tho

[@milankuric2300]

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