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Ask the Astronomer [offsite link]
Astronomer Sten Odenwald answers some of the most common questions about astronomy, covering not only the solar system but also what it´s like to be an astronomer.

Astronomer Profile--Edmund Halley
Despite his early success, Edmund Halley also suffered personal and professional disappointment.

Astronomy Careers Without Math
Interested in a career in astronomy that involves little or no maths? Here are a few suggestions to get the ball rolling.

Caroline Herschel - First Lady of Astronomy
Starting out as her brother´s assistant, Caroline Herschel quickly made a name for herself at a time when few women even held jobs. Not only that, but she helped redefine the science of astronomy.

Happy Birthday, Percy Lowell
He was a writer, a traveler, and an astronomer, best known for his prediction of Pluto.

How to Become an Astronomer
In the US, professional astronomy positions require that candidates have a strong academic background in physics and mathematics. Here’s a quick guide on how to go about it.

Nicolaus Copernicus - Father of Modern Astronomy
Happy birthday Copernicus! This is your life...

Profile - Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton is widely considered one of the greatest scientific thinkers of all time, but while alive, he was also known for his personal eccentricities.

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