Also called: Astronomy Tour Guide, Astrotourism Guide
Leads night-sky tours at dark-sky places like Hawaii, Utah, and Arizona, pointing out planets and galaxies through telescopes.
A stargazing guide drives a van of visitors to a dark mountain spot, sets up big telescopes, and uses a green laser to point out constellations. They tell star stories, help guests photograph the Milky Way, and keep everyone warm and safe in the cold dark.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; astronomy knowledge and guiding skills matter.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Astronomy, Physics, Recreation Management.
Growing faster than average. Dark-sky tourism is growing quickly.
Low risk for 10 years. Apps can name stars, but live guiding, storytelling, and safety under dark skies stay human.
Classes: Earth and space science, Physics, Speech.
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