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Astronomers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.

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This source lists 17 tasks, including 16 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2024.

17 tasks shown

Core · Task 7525 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.

Core · Task 7526 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.

Core · Task 7524 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.

Core · Task 7530 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.

Core · Task 21171 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.

Core · Task 21172 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Supervise students' research on celestial and astronomical phenomena.

Core · Task 7532 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Teach astronomy or astrophysics.

Core · Task 7528 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Develop theories based on personal observations or on observations and theories of other astronomers.

Core · Task 7527 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Measure radio, infrared, gamma, and x-ray emissions from extraterrestrial sources.

Core · Task 7531 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Develop instrumentation and software for astronomical observation and analysis.

Core · Task 20049 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Review scientific proposals and research papers.

Core · Task 7529 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Raise funds for scientific research.

Core · Task 7533 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Develop and modify astronomy-related programs for public presentation.

Core · Task 20050 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Serve on professional panels and committees.

Core · Task 7534 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Calculate orbits and determine sizes, shapes, brightness, and motions of different celestial bodies.

Core · Task 21173 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Conduct question-and-answer presentations on astronomy topics with public audiences.

Supplemental · Task 7535 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Direct the operations of a planetarium.

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