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Astronomical Studies
Astronomy in itself is a broad collection of specific studies, ranging from studying
craters on the moon to how fast the galaxy is expanding. Some studies are very straight
forward, while others are more imaginary.
Of all the different studies, there are only two types of astronomers; thinkers
and observers. Einstein was a brilliant thinker, while Galileo was the first observer.
Some more well known fields are:
| Planetary Astronomy |
The study and observation of planets
within our solar system. This study may expand if new planets are found out of our solar
system |
| Deep-space Astronomy |
The study and observation of
celestial bodies outside of our solar system. Such as Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters, and
Double Stars |
| Radio Astronomy |
Using radio dishes to search for
(cosmic) radio waves. The VLBA (very long baseline array) is the largest collection of
radio 'telescopes' it stretches from Hawaii to the East coast of the USA. |
| Neutrino Astronomy |
The study of stars by means of their
emission of neutrinos, elementary particles that result from nuclear reactions in the
stellar core and are emitted by stars along with light. This is the way scientists can
find what elements stars and planets are made of. |
| Astrophysics |
The application of the theories and
methods of physics to the study of stellar structure, stellar evolution, the origin of the
solar system, and related problems of cosmology. The distinction between astrophysics and
modern astronomy is disappearing in scientific usage. |
Astro-Biology
(space biology) |
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