Sheila Kanani
Credit: Royal Astronomical Society
Occupation: Planetary Physicist and Communicator
Year born: 1983
Ricardo Schiavon
Credit: ARI/LJMU
Occupation: Astrophysicist
Research Areas: Galaxy formation, Observational astronomy
"I consider myself extremely lucky to be where I am, do what I do, and to be surrounded by so many amazing people here in Liverpool."
Mario Hamuy
Credit: By Puzhok (own work) at English Wikipedia - GFDL
Original text: I (Puzhok) created this work entirely by myself.
Occupation: Astronomer and Professor
Year born: 1960
Susan Murabana Owen
Credit: Travelling Telescope
Occupation: Astronomer and CEO
Research Area: Education, Science Communication, Planetariums, and Astronomy
Career Paths
Astronomy and astrophysics involve studying and investigating the science of the Universe. It is an unusual science because it deals with extremes. Extreme sizes. From massive galaxies, light-years across to tiny atoms that power the stars. Extreme temperatures. From millions of degrees in the centre of the Sun to 3 degrees above absolute zero in the vacuum of space.
Space Jobs Game
When you think of space jobs, do you think of astronauts? Did you know there are lots of other jobs out there for people who like space, science, or technology?
Sally Ride
Credit: NASA
Occupation: Astronaut and Physicist
Year born: 1951
Research Areas: Spaceflight, Physics, X-rays
Karlie Noon
Credit: Rhett Wyman, Sydney Morning Herald
Used by permission
Occupation: Astronomer
Research Areas: Galaxy Evolution, Indigenous Astronomy, Moon Haloes