What are good interview questions for an astronomer?

1. How would you define Stellar Astronomy?

2. How has the field changed overtime?

3. What do you think are the three most important discoveries or developments in this field?

4. Who would you call the single most important contributor in this field?

5. What is one current problem being studied in this field?

6. What do you do in your job? (what would a typical day be like?)

7. What skills and tools do you use?

8. What other fields are related to your field?

9. Why do people want to learn and know more about Stellar Astronomy?

10. Is there anything dangerous or risky about this field?

11. Could astronomers prevent problems for humans by gaining more knowledge about Stellar Astronomy?

12. What advice would you give someone interested in a career in astronomy?