What Are Some Astronomy Related Careers That Use Art?

[harrysmith]

I would love to have a career in astronomy, but I'm not so good at math or physics. I am, however, decent with art. Is there any career that has both astronomy and art in it? Is there any list of related astronomy careers online that could help me? I've been searching, but so far haven't had much luck.

 

Thank you!

[CraigD]

Welcome to hypography, Harry! :)

 

I would love to have a career in astronomy, but I'm not so good at math or physics. I am, however, decent with art. Is there any career that has both astronomy and art in it?

The obvious science career for a visual artist is scientific illustration. Most depictions of astronomical object in print and online periodicals and astronomy books aren’t photographs or other automatic renderings, but hand-made illustrations. If you have the talent, skill, and disposition, this seems a pretty wonderful career.

 

Is there any list of related astronomy careers online that could help me? I've been searching, but so far haven't had much luck.

The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators website seems a good starting point.

[CourtneyS]

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