this is some information about the career I researched

 

 

By the time Astronomy hits 70, will scientists understand the source of dark energy? Will they be studying dark matter in the laboratory? Will astronomers have found another Earth–perhaps with signs of life–in the habitable zone of a distant sun? As far as astronomers can tell, these big stories of the past few decades will hold center stage for years to come.

 

they will need some other forms of life to go to if life on earth ends

 

Looking 20 years down the road is bound to be hit and miss. Ambitious plans for manned lunar missions or exciting planetary probes may run aground of uncertain future budgets.

 

 

Astronomers study objects found in space such as planets, moons, stars, solar systems and galaxies. Astronomy is one of the oldest fields of science. Becoming an astronomer usually requires a high level of education such as a PhD in physics.Strong math skills are important for astronomers. Astronomers usually work for Universities or research institutes. While there aren’t a large number of professional astronomers compared to some other scientific fields, there are a large number of amateur astronomers who often share their findings and assist professionals. Professional astronomers only spend a small amount of time with telescopes, most of their time is spent analyzing images and data. Some work entirely with data observed by other people.