Anonymous asked:
Im not sure if youve answered an ask like this but im in a huge dilemma right now:( im 15, and have loved space ever since i was in 4th grade and have wanted to be an astronomer since then. Its just that math is kicking my ass and i know there is a lot of math tied to astronomy. I love space so much but im rethinking my career choices because of the fact i suck at math:((( i just need advice, do you think i should scrap this career path and do something else or continue working towards it?
You can, in some places, get a BA in astronomy so you don’t have to deal with so much math. However, a BA in astronomy isn’t worth a whole lot to employers unless you’re a museum / planetarium guide
Math is absolutely crucial if you want to get a BS in astronomy. At many universities, when you earn a BS in astro, you earn a BS in math too because a BS in astronomy/astrophysics is basically a math degree with more space stuff
