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Chosen career:
Astrophysicist
Interests:
Scientific
Skills:
ImaginativeOpen-mindedPassionate
Description
Astrophysicists study objects in the universe including galaxies and stars. They want to understand the history of them, what they are made of, how they formed and their main features to identify other similar objects. They may use telescopes on Earth or satellites in space to analyse these objects.
Routes
A degree in physics specialising in astrophysics, going on to achieve a doctorate.
Example UK Employers
Imperial College London.
Key Stage 2 Curriculum Links
Maths
Statistics: Astrophysicists will deal with data from lots of objects observed by telescopes or satellites and will calculate the statistics of datasets.
Science
Earth and space: Astrophysicists know about planets, moons and stars.
Light: Astrophysicists analyse data from telescopes, including spectra of light that has come from far away objects.
Other
Computing: Astrophysicists use computers to analyse data.
Key Stage 3 Curriculum Links
Maths
Statistics: Astrophysicists deal with data from lots of objects observed by telescopes or satellites and will calculate the statistics of datasets.
Chemistry
Atoms, elements and compounds: Astrophysicists know about different elements and what features they cause in their observations.
Physics
Waves: Astrophysicists understand concepts such as the speed of light and how long it takes for light from distant stars to reach us.
Electricity and electromagnetism: Astrophysicists understand that electric and magnetic fields exist and they can act on other objects at a distance.
Matter (inc Space physics): Astrophysicists know how gravity may impact orbits and their observations.
Other
Computing: Astrophysicists use computers to analyse data.
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