The best way to get into astronomy is to get a good education in math and science, especially in physics and chemistry. I got a bachelor's degree in physics in college with a minor in math, and then went on to graduate school to study astrophysics. Most people become astronomers much the same way I did, but many come from different areas. Teaching is what I like to do most. It s fun to tell people about astronomy.
Research is fun too because there's always a new discovery that's exciting.
Astronomy does take a lot of my time. In addition to my work I have to travel a lot to use different telescopes and to go to science meetings. I like to travel, but it can be hard to be away from home for long times. Yes, I've always wanted to be an astronomer and I can't imagine being anything else. I like most to learn about new discoveries and then tell people about them.