- Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
- Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
- Develop theories based on personal observations or on observations and theories of other astronomers.
- Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out
Astronomer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Astronomers study the origin and make-up of the universe, including its planets, stars, galaxies and black holes.
Astronomers typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Astronomer you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require
| Average salary |
| 40,628 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Astronomer
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42,953 GBP
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37,429 GBP
Average salary for part-time Astronomer
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Salary over time for Astronomer
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Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
