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A Question About a Potential Career in Astronomy and Physics

-- | January 29, 2016

Question: Hello I am a 39 year old high school drop out who is in the process of getting his GED as we speak I have a passion and I always have had a passion for astronomy and physics and that is my goal. So I guess my question would be is it realistic for me to believe and achieve such a goal my sister in law is a professor at the University of Arizona she truly believes in me and pushes me and encourages me. Do other astronomers and physicists believe I can reach such a goal? — Aldolfo

Answer: I have encountered scientists that have overcome obstacles such as the ones you describe before, so your goals are achievable. To really get a better understanding of what is involved in pursuing a career in astronomy or physics you should look over the posts in my careers in astronomy section of this blog. Good luck!

Jeff Mangum

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