3-3: Meet an Astronomer (Virtual Field Trip)
A. Meet Ekta Patel
Ekta is an astronomer who studies galaxies in our universe. She lives in Oklahoma but works at the University of California, Berkeley. Ekta uses computers and data to learn about the universe and galaxies. Let’s see what Ekta thinks about why studying the universe is important for the future.Â
Can you find Oklahoma and California?
B. What is an Astronomer?
Hear from Ekta Patel about the work of an astronomer. As you watch, think about these questions:
- What does an astronomer do?
- What made Ekta want to become an astronomer?
- How can astronomers help us learn about the future?
- Ekta studies galaxies. How does she describe galaxies?
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