Education and public outreach has evolved from being part of a scientist’s duties into a distinct career path that is well-suited for astronomers. The ideal professional in this field has strong communication skills coupled with a broad research background.
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Cominsky, L.R. Education and public outreach in astronomy and beyond. Nat Astron 2, 14–15 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-017-0359-y
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