Is this going to be a problem in pursuing a career in astronomy?
925252
Einstein is a good example of your dilemma - he was originally thought to be an "idiot" when he was going to school.\n\nHe also stated that his success was composed of 10% inspiration and 90% PERSPIRATION.\n\nThe only limits to what you can achieve are the limits you impose upon yourself - Good Luck -\n\nREMEMBER: - 90% PERSPIRATION!!!
393051
well depending on your grades and such things like your ACT and/or SAT scores and other factors...good schools that offer astrophysics are Princeton, Cornell, Yale, Harvard but they are very hard to get into...some other ones are, Boston University, Swathmore, and Colgate, their are about 34 schools in the US that offer it as a subject of study so your choices are limited but some very good schools that i listed about do offer it
1181721
What does this have to do with astronomy?
479594
there is nothing wrong with that but you just hafta make sure that you won't let it get into the way with your studies..just be responsible..
865254
To become a professional astronomer usually requires a PhD.  To get into an astronomy PhD program you need a bachelors degree in a related field.  Most astronomers I know did their BS or BA in physics.  A couple did electrical engineering.  Some did a BS in astronomy.  In my opinion, a physics BS gives you a better grounding in the skills you need in an astronomy PhD program, especially if you did a summer or two of astronomy research as an undergraduate.
46325
Not exactly sure what you mean here. I'll assume that since it's in the astronomy section the instrument you refer to is a telescope. If the atmosphere is very turbulent you are going to get poor performance, ie it's going to be hard to focus on anything and the image is going to jump around in your field of view a bit. This can be caused be heat that is rising at night after a warm day. \nIf you are observing planets then a mild haze might not be that bad. However if it is hazy or foggy and you are trying to observe other things then this will be a problem, especially if the moon is up because the haze will defract the moonlight over a large part of the sky.
627281
Unless you are in tip-top physical condition with a college degree which is acceptable for NASA program, I would just dash this idea. It takes a long and rigorous regimen, both physically, intellectually, and psychologically to be able to become an astronaut.
782185
Well, there are of course astrophysics textbooks which you could study on your own.  I should warn you, however, that astrophysics assumes a couple years of astronomy, at least three semesters of college physics, and not less than two years of calculus (through integral).  And a year of chemistry would not hurt.
147890
No, it's not early to thinking about your career. In fact, it's a lot better so you could prepare for your goals ahead and be successful in the near future. Take your time to ponder about the things you love, and learn to achieve them. Nothing's impossible if you just believe in yourself and your own capabilities. Good luck! =)
712378
Get a degree in physics or engineering.  Get a good job.\nBuy a telescope (and maybe a camera) and do it as a hobby.\n\nThere are very few 'good jobs' in astronomy.  However- if you are extremely bright and love math- forget what I said and go for it.
1053118
I hope so.  I hope one mistake in your past won't stop you from going after a career you love.  Good luck!  Maybe contact the licensing boards in the state(s) you might want to practice in and see what they say.  I think a school would let you in if you have the grades, but getting the license is up to a state board and you want to make sure about that before doing a lot of years of study.
783324
It's OK to worry sometimes, specially when it's about your future. But you are just starting, so go on with your plans and eventually you'll find your way, by that I mean your own way. It's a great career and opportunities will get to you, don't worry. Good luck
532706
well i know everybody will be telling u that go by ur interest and u urself r not exactly sure whre ur interests lie.\n\nin that case i will advise u to take up science because if u take up science u will have a lot of career opportunities in the future.  thre will be more options for u.\n\nand whats more if u decide to switch streams sometime in the future(but see this as only the last option) u can do it after taking up science but not with commerce.
1017451
Think very carefully!!\n\nIf you love the topic of space, you might want to pursue a career in space, like an astronaut. But, if you are scared to die(which is NOT being a chicken) in space, you could become one of those people who builds rockets, or etc.\nYou don't have to be an astronaut, that's not the only job that works with space.\n\nOn the other hand, if you like the human body, and helping people, then you could pursue a career in medicine, like a doctor. Not all doctors do surgery. If you go to your physician for a shot, did you know that physician is also a doctor. If you want to help people and you like chemistry, you might want to be a lab scientist, testing people blood, and other chemicals if they have any diseases, etc.\n\nAnd, most of all remember, it's your choice what to be, not your friends, they might be a support, but your the one that choses!!
939063
It depends on what you want to do in life.  If you want to do something that requires a background check, you may have a problem.
475806
space is a thing, astronomy is the study of it.
477534
Not really. There are some internships if you want a job, but they are not going to listen to theories of just any random teenager who walks in the door. If you really do have a good theory, get it published in the appropriate scientific journal, like Nature or the Astrophysical Journal. Then NASA might pay some attention to it.