Astronomy careers that don't require a lot of math?
you guys are skipping over the part where I said I'm bad at math no matter how hard I try. Even if I do well on the homework problems because I have my notes in front of me to guide me, I don't do well on tests because I often forget how to do the problems. It takes me longer than others to grasp anything in math. Not sure if I have a math-learning disability, but I'm very slow when it comes to math. And if I'm required to have a 3.8-4.0 GPA, that's not possible if math isn't my strong point. Skyhiker and tham153: Thank you! Those answers are just what I needed.
Really into astronomy but I'm bad really bad at math?
really into astronomy but I'm bad really bad at math?
I wonder how many people say (for example) "I'm really into poetry but I'm really bad at English" or "I'm really into martial arts but I hate getting out of my house" or "I really like women but I'm really bad at speaking to people" or "I'd like to travel but I don't know any foreign languages" or "I like mathematics but I hate paper". i have realized that i would have to know a great deal of physics and geomety
Why would that be a bad thing? i really suck at math in general what can i do?
Learn as you go. Ask questions. Do more than one thing. The point is: what exactly do you want to do with it? Because that's the measure of your commitment and "what you can do". If your interest is just "meh" then of course you'll shy away from taking time to build a foundation. Physics is how you measure things and mathematics is what you use to compare their effects. You can read and learn about astronomy, but you'll always find yourself limited by trying to get away from mathematics, the same way a carpenter couldn't do much woodwork for being afraid of the noise of banging a hammer, or if you tried to read poetry but you only knew the vowels. Astronomers don't study physics and mathematics "just because", but rather because they're ESSENTIAL for understanding. The comparison with handworking is not entirely disproportionate. But it's only a part of it. Physics and mathematics are TOOLS, but a tool doesn't do the work if you don't know how to use it. If you don't know the tools, and you shy away from them because "it's too much time-consuming to learn about them", then what you'll be able to to will be limited and you'll look at other artisans and think "*How* did she do that?! I wish I could do that too". So what exactly are you trying to get out of it? Because that'll influence how much work you'll put into learning the tools. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05WS0WN7z...
I'm bad at math but I love astronomy?
Sounds like you are a lot like I WAS. Does your mind "freeze" at some point during a math test, and not unfreeze until after you are out of the math test. That's math testing anxiety, and I've had it for 52 years and counting. I'm not stupid in math. It took me more than 30 years to realize that if you are stupid in math you do not get a 620 on math part of the GRE test (graduate school SAT test). What eri IS NOT telling you is that there are more jobs as technicians with master's and bachelor's degree that usually do all the number crunching for the Ph.D.s, if you don't mind working for an arrogant Ph.D. who uses his/her Ph.D as a weapon to intimidate other people with. In 58 years of life and 50 years of life in academia, I've met only FOUR Ph.D.s who were not arrogant about their degrees in any way. The first was my father. The other three are or were faculty members of the School of Geology & Geophysics of the University of Oklahoma Norman campus. I just need time to tear apart integral equations into terms I can understand, and then I need more time to translate it back into a mathematical equation, without letting a computer do my thinking for me.
Is astronomy really that bad of a career to have?
I'm reading all these things online about astronomy and those kind of science careers because I'm interested in that, and I'm surprised about what I'm reading and hearing. A lot of people are saying that astronomy careers are difficult to get into because only government bodies, universities, and NASA hire astronomers.A lot of astronomers teach at universities and need a Ph.D degree to work in the astronomy field. They get paid a decent amount of money, usually between $100,000 and $150,000 a year, but I read that the work is stressful and it's not that good of a career to have. I was shocked upon hearing this. Why aren't there more astronomy jobs out there? I always thought astronomy was extremely important to the future of humanity; it's our main goal, to explore space and make new discoveries. I think it's the most ultimate thing we can do, above all other things and it's important for us to explore space and keep developing technology and learning about the Universe. So is astronomy a good job to have, or will it be a waste of time and/or too hard to achieve? Because I am really fascinated with astronomy and things like that and I would love to spend my life making discoveries that help humanity. I would want some good money for it; but it's really the passion for that area that would make me want to do it.
Is there any career that would let me study astronomy without mathematical talent?
I love the stars and the night sky more than anything, to the point where I won’t even attempt to describe my passion. Words just wouldn’t do it. I would readily take up an astronomy related career, but my talent in math is low for my age (17). Not deficient - just low. I’m scientific by nature, though. And when it comes to understanding theoretical concepts and how to find relationships between them, I shine. That said, I’m not sure I can connect the ideas of astronomy and my lack of mathematical intelligence. Is there any hope for me to pursue my passion? If yes, which path could I follow? Thank you so much! Hope you’re having a great week!
I'm currently 15 and want to pursue a career in astronomy, but I am very bad at math and science. Would I ever have a chance at something like this?
If you're willing to work really hard at maths (and physics) then yes - of course you can.However - you need to recognise that astronomy and astrophysics are maths, just as they are also physics.You can't separate the two things - trying to do astronomy without being really good at maths would be like trying to set up a market stall in central Paris without speaking a word of French.If the idea of learning a lot of maths makes you want to run away and hide - you need to reconsider.If you're willing to dedicate a good proportion of your life to learning maths, then go for it.
I'm terrible at math but I love physics and astronomy what should I do?
Are you really bad at math? I thought I was terrible at math then I took a few math courses and found I was very good, better than most. I thought I was not that good because I thought to be good one had to understand math concepts taught to them instantly. I found it took a few hours or a day for certain concepts to sink in but once they did I did very well. If you are having trouble just read the chapter the professor is teaching from multiple times, try many math problems, and don't expect to get the concepts instantly. Be patient with your brain:) Physics and astronomy require very high math skills so you will need to do well to take on these fields. Good Luck!