Low to No Risk

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Moderate Risk

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High Risk

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Extreme Risk

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• 2Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
• 1.5Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.
• 2Measure radio, infrared, gamma, and x-ray emissions from extraterrestrial sources.
• 1Develop theories based on personal observations or on observations and theories of other astronomers.
• 0.5Raise funds for scientific research.
• 0.5Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
• 1.5Develop instrumentation and software for astronomical observation and analysis.
• 1.1Teach astronomy or astrophysics.
• 1.5Develop and modify astronomy-related programs for public presentation.
• 2.5Calculate orbits and determine sizes, shapes, brightness, and motions of different celestial bodies.
• 1.2Review scientific proposals and research papers.
• 1Serve on professional panels and committees.
• 0.3Mentor graduate students and junior colleagues.
• 0.5Supervise students' research on celestial and astronomical phenomena.

0.0% of Astronomers tasks can be automated with AI or robotics