• Question: Do you think I can grow up to be an astronomer?

    Asked by sophiejay2001 to Simon on 25 Jun 2013.
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      Simon Holyoake answered on 25 Jun 2013:

      of course!

      you can either try to become a professional and do it for your job, or you can do it as a hobby, in which case all you need is a pair of eyes (and maybe a telescope!)

      if you want to become a professional, I think studying maths and physics (as well as chemistry) up to A-level is pretty essential as they give you the skills you are most likely to need, then you will be able to look to study astronomy or similar at university

      Good luck!

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