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Describe methods you have useful to study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments. |
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What kind of experience do you have analyzing research data to determine its significance, using computers? |
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Share an example when you developed theories based on personal observations or on observations and theories of other astronomers. |
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What is the secret to raise funds for scientific research? |
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Walk me through how you collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects. |
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Share an approach to develop instrumentation and software for astronomical observation and analysis. |
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What is the most challenging part of directing the operations of a planetarium? |
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Describe an experience when you conducted question and answer presentations on astronomy topics with public audiences. |
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Tell me how you calculate orbits and determine sizes, shapes, brightness, and motions of different celestial bodies. |
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What kind of experience do you have reviewing scientific proposals and research papers? Have you found a useful method? |
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Share an effective approach to teaching astronomy or astrophysics. |
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Walk me through how you develop and modify astronomy-related programs for public presentation. |
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Describe an experience in which you identified the educational needs of your students and successfully developed a way to teach/train them. |
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Tell me how you organize, plan, and prioritize your work. |
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What are some long-range objectives that you developed in your last job? What did you do to achieve them? |
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