Yes, if you try hard enough. Anyone can be an astronaut, but you have to pass intense training and tests.
The only human's remains on the moon are those of geologist Eugene Shoemaker who was an expert on planetary collisions. His ashes was carried to abroad NASA's lunar prospector spacecraft who crashed into crater on 31 July 1999.
Harrison "Jack" Schmitt, a trained geologist, landed on the moon aboard Apollo 17.
Planetary science is an interdisciplinary study, involving physics, geology, astronomy, environmental studies, and other fields, which tries to understand what planets are made of, how they operate, and differences between them in the known universe. This is done by analyzing the key features of planets and their systems.
Yes, I'm a Planetary Society member too, and I want to know as well! ;-p
Neil Armstrong was the first astronaut to set foot on the moon.Of the 12 Apollo astronauts who walked on the moon, none were astronomers and most obtained their qualifications in aeronautical engineering through various branches of the US military.The last man to walk on the moon was Harrison Schmitt who was a geologist and the only astronaut who had not served in the military.
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A geologist might want to be an astronaut to study the geology of various planets and moons. The moon and perhaps, some day, Mars are candidates for geologists to visit.
The only human's remains on the moon are those of geologist Eugene Shoemaker who was an expert on planetary collisions. His ashes was carried to abroad NASA's lunar prospector spacecraft who crashed into crater on 31 July 1999.
A planetary geologist needs to have at least a master's degree, and for most jobs a PhD is required. It's necessary to complete courses in geology, physics, chemistry, and other applicable sciences.
This term typically refers to geologists who become astronauts and apply their knowledge of geology in their career as an astronaut. An example would be Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt.
Most likely- you will need a Ph.D or even more education to be a planetary geologist. That is a highly specialized field, and if you plan on being directly involved in work which contributes to the subject, a doctorate of Science with a specialization in Planetary science will be necessary (say, if you were to work for NASA). However, if you plan on taking a job as a teacher in a high school, or working for the EPA, a Ph.D will not be required.
Harrison "Jack" Schmitt, a trained geologist, landed on the moon aboard Apollo 17.
Planetary science is an interdisciplinary study, involving physics, geology, astronomy, environmental studies, and other fields, which tries to understand what planets are made of, how they operate, and differences between them in the known universe. This is done by analyzing the key features of planets and their systems.
Yes, I'm a Planetary Society member too, and I want to know as well! ;-p
The person could be a geologist or an astrophysicist. The forming of solar objects is generally part of the overlapping fields of planetary science.
Start with basic geology, and then start finding areas that are not basic. When you can understand how they work, you'll be ready to go on in learning what geology is like when it is VERY unusual.
Typically it is a Geologist.