Some physicists may switch from one subfield to another. Increasingly physicists work in combined fields such as biophysics, chemical physics, and geophysics. Astronomy is another subfield of physics. Astronomers study the sun, moon, planets, stars, and galaxies. They also apply their knowledge to problems in navigation and space flight.
Astronomers is a specialty of Physicists.
For more information on Astronomers, see that specialty occupation. Physicists is in the Engineering, Science, and Technologies Career Cluster. Very good ability to mentally visualize the forces that act on objects Very good ability to understand and use words when talking or writing Very good ability to work with numbers and equations Good ability to see details in graphs and tables Ability to make decisions and solve problems Ability to examine written materials, such as reports, for errors Physicists and astronomers must be able to work without supervision and as part of a team. They often work regular hours in offices and laboratories, although those in research may work irregular or long hours. Some physicists, such as astronomers making observations, may routinely work at night.