• Question: Did you learn much about astronomy and astrophysics whilst in high school? Was there a specific subject for it or did you do another course in higher education?

    Asked by Anderson to Tom, Jon, COLFlight, Beth, Anne on 2 Oct 2015.
    • Photo: Jonathan Scott

      Jonathan Scott answered on 2 Oct 2015:

      I didn’t, but I did want to – it’s the reason I choose to study Physics at A’ Level. However, astronomy and astrophysics are very specific subjects, and for your GCSEs and A’ Levels, science and physics introduces you to more general principles.

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      Columbus Flight Directors answered on 4 Oct 2015:

      Sergio:
      Hi Anderson, I didn’t, and I also didn’t get any of that at university!
      Astronomy and Astrophysics are not really needed for space travel, at least nowadays, when we are bound to go not farther than the Solar system boundaries. All what you need to know to be a space engineer is the mechanics of celestial bodies.

      On the other hand, I am very fascinated by both of them, so I like to study them in my free time, reading books, websites and watching documentaries about it.

    • Photo: Beth Healey

      Beth Healey answered on 5 Oct 2015:

      I didn’t learn a lot about astronomy and astrophysics when I was at school but wish that I had! There is still lot’s for me to learn too but if you’re interested there are lot’s of great ways to learn about it. Start off with the basics (like recognising constellations from just looking at the night sky) and build from there!

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      Tom Morse answered on 7 Oct 2015:

      Hi Anderson,

      I’m afraid not. Maths, Physics, Biology and Electronics A-levels for me.

      Tom

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