Space Science & Research
Astronomer
Observes the sky to discover and understand objects beyond Earth.
0 of 5 signature competencies evidenced. Ready means Level 3 on each.
Signature competencies
Observation & Anomaly Detection
Noticing what is different, moving or out of place in images, signals and data.
Not yet evidenced
Scientific Data Interpretation
Reading charts, readings and trends to reach defensible conclusions.
Not yet evidenced
Trajectory Reasoning
Reasoning about where an object is going, when, and what could change its path.
Not yet evidenced
Orbital Calculation
Using quantities like speed, distance and period to put numbers on motion in space.
Not yet evidenced
Technical Communication
Explaining complex technical decisions clearly to the people who need to act.
Not yet evidenced
Why it matters
Southern Africa hosts some of the world’s most important telescopes, including the SKA.
Technical foundations
- Physics
- Statistics
- Telescope instrumentation
Mentors in this field
UNIVAST mentors with experience relevant to becoming a Astronomer.
Science & Research
Fauziyya Muhammad
Founder & CEO of ASTHERA, Astrophysicist and Titan Space Astronaut Candidate (2030)