My first post was about what I believed Astronomy was all about and I expressed how it was more than just seeing things and labeling stars. I went on to describe what benefits it brought to us and its importance in our lives. However, after taking a course and seeing exactly everything one must do in the field of astronomy, it is clear that it is not one simple task. Yes looking up at the sky is important but just getting the chance to do that is a challenge by getting proposals and ideas passed. From the outside we see nothing of what an astronomer has to do to get that precious time to study a single spot in space.
Beyond getting time, the actual study itself can last months with very little or a lot of data retrieved depending on conditions of the days. Through all the data collected still having to get the right set needed out of the mountain of information. It all sounds tedious but exciting at the same time when making a discovery can get you in the hot seat of the space world. I truly enjoyed learning about every aspect of Astronomy and will continue to enjoy it without ever feeling bore.
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