U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

19-2011 Astronomers

Observe, research, and interpret celestial and astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge and apply such information to practical problems.

Astronomers and Physicists (broad occupation)

Physical Scientists (minor group)

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (major group)

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Last Modified Date: October 16, 2001