Astronomy


 * Astronomy **
 * Astronomy** is the study of the entire universe and how physical laws explain the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of things within it. It includes areas such as Planetary Science, Astrometrics, Cosmology, and Space Science.

For more information contact: Mr. Adkins

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//**Recommended electives**//
 * Planetarium Production


 * Astronomy and Careers**

Observatory technician Educator Museum staff || Data Analyst Computer programmer Space probe engineer Planetary Scientist || Educator Researcher || Architecture Climate studies || Astronaut Space probe designer Space telescope technician or researcher || SETI researcher || Educator ||
 * Area of Specialization || Possible Career ||
 * Astronomy || Astronomer
 * Planetary Science || Mission specialist
 * Cosmology || Cosmologist
 * Solar Studies || Solar Power
 * Space Science || Rocket engineer
 * Radio Astronomy || Radio astronomer ||
 * SETI || Education and Public Outreach
 * Astrophysics || Astrophysicist


 * Project Ideas**

Here are some ideas you could use to start astronomy projects. Astronometry - Use digital photographs of the sky to measure something affected by brightness. For example, using Cepheids to measure the distance to a galaxy; measuring the period of a variable star; confirm the presence of a planet around a known star; establish stars as non-variable and useful as standards. Planetary science - measure the motion of moons around a planet to determine the mass of a planet. Observe seasons in the appearance of Mars. Participate in the moon zoo or planetary hunters zoo projects online. Clusters- determine the age of a cluster through a color-magnitude diagram. Parallax - measure the distance to the moon using parallax. Many other ideas are possible. All of the ideas listed above have actually been done by Deer Valley HS students.


 * Links to visit related to this major**

@http://www.cascaeducation.ca/files/careers.html

@http://www.astronomyteacher.com

@http://www.aas.org

@http://asp.org

@http://aas.org/education/careers.php