Career in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Abstract

Since time immemorial the members of our species have looked up at the heavens and been left in wonder by the celestial objects that light up the sky. The development of science has only amplified the wonder. We now wonder about how these objects came into being and the universe in general. It is the pursuit of the challenge of answering this question and the immense satisfaction gained on finding the answer that drives people to seek a career in professional astronomy and astrophysics