You can enroll in a college to be an astronomer or you can still pursue your original career. You can still enjoy astronomy without giving up your career ;p
Personal Experience
I used to hate astronomy back in high school. I just don't like memorizing the moons of a particular planet or the dates of a particular astronomy event.
Until recently I found out that astronomy can be FUN ^_^. If only I knew astronomy could be so much fun! I would have been an astronomer. ;p
Well finally the internet age is here. Astronomy can be FUN! It's not just about reading books memorizing names and dates. Now you can even see live video feeds of the Sun.
Now let me show you some pictures that I'm sure only few of your friends have seen it.
You will love astronomy after seeing this photos
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| Playing with the stars and Canon S95 |
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| June 6, 2012 NASA VenusTransit of the Sun in the 304 Angstrom wavelength at 90,000 degree F look like from the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (Little SDO) |
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| The Sharpest View of the Sun November 14 2002 |
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| See Jupiter Saturn Venus Mars Moon with your own eyes for just 150 pesos |
For 150 Pesos you can see an actual meteorite and even touch it ^_^
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| close up view of Mars rocks |
This enhanced-color image from March 2012 of a region of Mars near Nili Fossae shows part of the ejecta from an impact crater and contains some of the best exposures of ancient bedrock on Mars. The impact broke up already diverse rocks types and mixed them together to create this wild jumble of colors, each representing a different type of rock.
This image was taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's HiRISE camera.
NOW of the FUN part
List of fun things to do in astronomy
SPECIAL: Meteor Shower (since this event happen a lot)
EarthSky’s top 10 tips for meteor-watchers
EarthSky’s meteor guide for 2012.
NOTE:you don't need a telescope to enjoy this event. Why? Well telescopes are great for observing things that are not moving too quickly. In other words you will missed the meteor if you use a telescope.
Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Do_you_need_a_telescope_to_see_the_meteor_shower#ixzz22GLp78vI
1. Watch live astronomy online (see live feeds of the sun or an astronomy event)
- Virtual Telescope enjoy the Universe from your Desktop! @Facebook
- Slooh Space Camera
- CosmoQuest
- http://twitcasting.tv/astrocamp_ph
- http://www.astronomylive.com/
2. Watch "astronomy TV"
3. Go to your local planetarium
a. PAGASA located in University of the Philippines Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, Philippines.
- NOTE:Best viewing condition so this will be the suggested first place for viewing ^_^ and there's also a planetarium in the PAGASA Science Garden.
The Astronomical Observatory
Telescoping/Stargazing
PAGASA
b. Manila Observatory (Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City)
- located at the Rizal Park or Luneta in Ermita, Manila.
- Astrocamp is located in SM Mall of Asia, so if ever you are there try to visit it ^_^
Founded by Dr Armando Lee on May 15, 2009 (first light)
Location:Seaside Boulevard Street, Central Node, SM by the Bay Park, SM Mall of Asia Complex, 1300
Phone +1 632.854.2864
Email medlee1u(@)gmail(DOT)com
medlee1us(@)yahoo(DOT)com
Website http://www.twitter.com/astrocamp_ph
The Philippines' first commercial astronomical observatory. For 150 pesos (per head), you will be shown real meteorites and be given views of the Sun, Moon and planets through a big compound computerized (GoTo) 11inch telescope by a friendly and charming astronomers. Viewing is unlimited and starts from 4pm to 12midnight! Come and visit our country's first commercial astronomical observatory right at the back of SM Mall of Asia (beside the Magical Fountain of San Miguel by the Bay).
4. Join your local astronomy Clubs
- UP Astronomical Society
So is it too late for you to be an astronomer or even just to be a hobbyist? the answer is a BIG NO
Read this Two New Moons Found Orbiting Jupiter
Wow it's year 2012 and new discoveries such as this makes me want to buy a better telescope ^_^
Facebook Related Astronomy Pages
Astronomy Websites
https://journeytothestars.wordpress.com/tag/pagasa-astronomical-observatory/
theskyabove22.wordpress.com/
Ways to contribute to astronomy
1. Galaxyzoo.org
Help astronomers classify the galaxy.
2. Buy One Donate One
Buy a high-quality telescope and another will be donated to an astronomy club or school in a developing country for education and outreach. If anyone can attest that it's high quality kindly notify me thanks ^_^
3. Spread the love of astronomy to your friend ^_^
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