Astronaut is the most popular profession for astronomy enthusiasts. Photos/Getty Images
JAKARTA – If you enjoy studying planets and other celestial bodies, and are fascinated by the world of outer space, maybe you should consider working in the field astronomy .
This profession is not always related to flying to outer space , but also related work that can be done on Earth. Here are some of them.
1. ASTRONAUT
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An astronaut must be able to prevent or repair damage to satellites and equipment orbiting the Earth. Usually the astronauts will undergo a series of written tests and medical tests to be able to fly on a mission. The salary of an astronaut is said to range from Rp. 2.4 billion to Rp. 12 billion.
2. ASTRONOM
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Astronomers are in charge of processing and interpreting the information carried by radiant energy from astronomical objects. An astronomer does a lot of research for the development of astronomy. Anaximander is one of the most famous astronomers in the world, even called the Father of Astronomy.
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