You envision yourself working in one of the worlds oldest sciences, in the ranks of astronomers and astrophysicists, from Nicolaus Copernicus to Neil deGrasse Tyson.Astronomers challenge the way we look at the universe and our role in it. While the casual observer may think its all about stargazing, astronomy is heavily rooted in physics and math. As a student, you will take elective courses in stellar and galactic astrophysics and modern optics, and carry out an observational astronomy project at the Highland Road Park Observatory.Possible Careers AstrophysicistAstronomerCosmologistGrades 6–12 teacher (with proper certification)