question: How does an astrophysicists day look? does a "boss" give them work for the day? the month? Do they have free reign on what they work on?
comment: Not an astrophysicist, but I imagine it's much the same as any other type of academic. Their schedule looks like most other professors at a university in that they have classes to teach at least a few days a week with whatever active research they're involved in scheduled around that. Most established astrophysicists are going to be tenured professors whose graduate students do the work of gathering/interpreting data, which the professor then writes and publishes papers about. They don't have a 'boss' per se, but the department of the university they work for most likely demands a certain amount of academic output for all professors in the department (e.g. papers published, conference talks delivered, etc.) There are also many available government research grants for most fields that professors (and graduate students) are encouraged to apply for, which funds their research and brings money to the department. Tenured professors generally do have free rein on what they work on, but by the time they get to that point in their careers, they will already have a pretty good idea of the scope of their field and the open or unresolved questions within it, so you won't have too many profs heading off the beaten path or trying to reinvent the wheel. Academics are not only accountable to their departments, but also to other academics across the globe within their chosen field.
passages: Besides the working group leaders, three other leaders are also included in the leader team. The "general coordinator" takes care of supervision and is the contact person. The "NAP-leader" organises the Non-Astronomical Program, which is described later on in this article. The "Darkroom leader" is responsible for the photography in the camp. He or she also runs a darkroom in which black and white photographs are developed (mainly astronomical photographs).
  
  Section::::A day in IAYC.:Free time.
   In 2017, "365 Days of Astronomy" became a production of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, when the CosmoQuest grant moved to the ASP and Pamela Gay became the Director of Technology and Citizen Science at the ASP.
  
  Section::::Production.
   BULLET::::- 1957–1958: Albert Pérard, "physicist, meteorologist"
  
  BULLET::::- 1958–1960: Jean Coulomb, "geophysicist, mathematician"
  
  BULLET::::- 1960–1962 : André Lallemand, "astronomer"
  
  BULLET::::- 1962–1964: André-Louis Danjon, "astronomer"
  
  BULLET::::- 1964–1966: , "astronomer"
  
  BULLET::::- 1966–1970: , "astronomer"
  
  BULLET::::- 1970–1973 : , "astronomer"
  
  BULLET::::- 1973–1976 : Jean-Claude Pecker, "astronomer"
  
  BULLET::::- 1976–1979: , "astronomer"
  
  BULLET::::- 1979–1981: Audouin Dollfus, "astronomer"
  
  BULLET::::- 1981–1984 : Jacques Boulon, "astronomer"
  
  BULLET::::- 1984–1987 : Paul Simon, "astronomer"
  
  BULLET::::- 1987–1993: , "writer, science journalist"
  
  BULLET::::- 1993–1997: , "radioastronomer"
  
  BULLET::::- 1997–2001: Roger Ferlet, "astrophysicist"
  
  BULLET::::- 2001–2005: Patrick Guibert, "engineer"
  
  BULLET::::- 2005–2014: Philippe Morel, "medical doctor"
  
  BULLET::::- 2014–Present: Patrick Baradeau , "historian, publisher"
  
  Section::::Asteroid (4162) SAF.
   BULLET::::- The movie Every year a movie is shot, which has a special topic, made up by the NAP-leader. Every working group gets a camera and has to shoot a short film related to the topic for one day. Usually these films include a large amount of sarcasm towards habits of the camp.
   Every group has its own leader. The themes of the working groups may differ very much, from theoretical (where the focus is on the mathematical and physical side of astronomy and astrophysics) to practical (where the focus on observational astronomy and the use of telescopes cannot be ignored). This is just a rough explanation, as there have also been groups that fit neither of the two explanations but focus more on background, like ones with a more philosophical character. The theme of the group depends very much on the leader attached to it and his/her background.
   - Carolyn is a professional astronomer and educator. She graduated from the University of Southampton (U.K.) with her PhD in Astrophysics in 2005, and moved to Caltech, where she now works as the Education and Outreach Scientist for a number of NASA missions. She has been involved in education and public outreach for 15 years, since working at the U.K.‘s National Space Center in Leicester as an undergraduate, and is now studying for her MA in Education from Claremont Graduate University. In her spare time, Carolyn volunteers with The Trevor Project.
  
  Jim Keller - "co-creator/writer/producer" (2008-2009, 2013)
   BULLET::::- Gomez, Arturo: discoverer of the Gomez's Hamburger, a protoplanetary disk around a young low mass star.
  
  BULLET::::- Jimenez, Carmen Gloria: teacher and psychologist working as Educational and Outreach Expert for the Astronomy Department of the Universidad de Concepcion. She is widely known for participating in the NASA's program "Teachers in Space" with chances to visit the International Space Station or participate as ground-based support for space missions of teachers.
   In 2007, professor George K. Miley, IAU vice-president, invited Rosa M. Ros to begin exploring the idea of setting up an astronomy program to give primary and secondary school teachers a better preparation in this area of knowledge. The birth of NASE Group occurred when Rosa Maria Ros and Alexandre Costa were sent by UNESCO and IAU to give two courses in Peru and Ecuador in July 2009. Shortly after NASE was officially created on August 2009 during IAU's General Assembly at Rio de Janeiro. From there on more than 80 courses have been presented worldwide.
   On June 11, 2013, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s new Commercial Space Operations degree program, the first of its kind in the world, announced they will sponsor the Teachers in Space summer workshops for the next five years, indicating their intent toward a continuing long term relationship as well as their sharing a vision to "...help students, teachers and organizers collaborate in bringing space education to every level, from K-12 to graduate programs."
   Section::::The Almanac of Norway.
  
  The official almanac of Norway has been published since 1644. After the dissolution of the Denmark-Norway union in 1814, the almanac has been edited in Norway. In 1814, it was edited by the Danish astronomer Thomas Bugge. Christopher Hansteen became editor in 1815 and remained so until 1862. Directors and astronomers at the Observatory and ITA have been editing it ever since.
   Section::::What is patronage?
   He served as a science investigator on Mariner, Voyager and Galileo space science mission. 
  
  He was on the faculty of the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaii-Manoa from 1969 until 1988, when he joined the senior management staff of NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. While on the faculty of the University of Hawaii, Morrison spent two sabbaticals at the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory of the University of Arizona in Tucson, and two assignments in space science management at NASA Headquarters in Washington DC.
   Richard Westfall concludes:
   Lynn Cominsky
  
  Lynn Cominsky is an American astrophysicist and educator. She is currently the Chair of Astronomy and Physics at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California, as well as the Project Director for the NASA Education and Public Outreach Group.
  
  Section::::Early career.
   According to Augustine's "De Civitate Dei contra Paganos", Varro (116 BC – 27 BC) the Roman scholar and writer, cited Adrastus and Dion as authorities for the dating of an astronomical phenomenon involving Venus, describing them as "mathematici nobiles" (distinguished astronomers, or possibly astrologers). Again according to Augustine, Varro recorded this in his work "De gente populi Romani". Although Varro's writing is now lost, Augustine quoted from it:
   Maran was an astrophysicist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center for 35 years, from 1969-2004. During this time, he served as a staff scientist, Project Scientist, and Principal Investigator, and was involved in research on a number of missions, including the Hubble Space Telescope. He was the Assistant Director of Space Sciences for Information and Outreach from 1995–2004, and was the original moderator for the NASA televised show "Space Astronomy Update", begun in 1991.
  
  He served for 25 years (1984-2009) as the Press Officer for the American Astronomical Society.
  
  Section::::Awards.
   Historically, astronomy was more concerned with the classification and description of phenomena in the sky, while astrophysics attempted to explain these phenomena and the differences between them using physical laws. Today, that distinction has mostly disappeared and the terms "astronomer" and "astrophysicist" are interchangeable. Professional astronomers are highly educated individuals who typically have a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy and are employed by research institutions or universities. They spend the majority of their time working on research, although they quite often have other duties such as teaching, building instruments, or aiding in the operation of an observatory.
   BULLET::::5. Site visits to a variety of NASA centers, companies, and university labs. Traditionally, this takes up approximately one working day during normal business hours as well as extensive work during evenings and weekends.
  
  BULLET::::6. A culture of extreme professionalism and preparation.
   The man is not trained to become an astrologer and has little knowledge of the stars but he depends solely on his wits, his power of observation and his insight into the human mind. With experience, he has learned the tricks of the trade. He talks about safe topics like marriage, money, and relationships and takes to speak only after the client has revealed enough about himself.
   NASE classes were designed for developing countries where teachers don't have many financial resources. NASE Working Group members go to these countries for the first time to prepare a local task group that will disseminate astronomy knowledge and inexpensive didactic materials. The main goal is precisely to set up in each country a local group of NASE members who carry on teaching the essential NASE course every year and to create new didactic inexpensive experiments, demonstrations and astronomical instruments.
   Iatromathematicians examine the active and energetic temperament of the human body. Moreover, they explore the causes of various health problems and attempt to find ways to treat certain detrimental diseases. In iatromathematics, there is a particular assumption that there is an impact of various energetic fields caused on the star bodies. The star body of an individual is often referred to by astrologists as an energetic matrix and is believed to be spawned by heavenly bodies such as the sun, moon, planets, and several other astrological signs.
   Amateur astronomers do not use the field of astronomy as their primary source of income or support, and usually have no professional degree in astrophysics or advanced academic training in the subject. Most amateurs are beginners or hobbyists, while others have a high degree of experience in astronomy and may often assist and work alongside professional astronomers. Many astronomers have studied the sky throughout history in an amateur framework; however, since the beginning of the twentieth century, professional astronomy has become an activity clearly distinguished from amateur astronomy and associated activities.
   Astronomers who serve as faculty spend much of their time teaching undergraduate and graduate classes. Most universities also have outreach programs including public telescope time and sometimes planetariums as a public service to encourage interest in the field.
  
  Those who become astronomers usually have a broad background in maths, sciences and computing in high school. Taking courses that teach how to research, write and present papers are also invaluable. In college/university most astronomers get a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics.
  
  Section::::Amateur astronomers.
   Section::::Amateur astrophotography.:Hardware.
  
  Astrophotographic hardware among non-professional astronomers varies widely, since the photographers themselves range from general photographers shooting some form of aesthetically pleasing images to very serious amateur astronomers collecting data for scientific research. As a hobby, astrophotography has many challenges that have to be overcome that differ from conventional photography and from what is normally encountered in professional astronomy.
   List of astrologers
  
  This is a list of astrologers with Wikipedia articles.
  
  Section::::A.
  
  BULLET::::- Pietro d'Abano
  
  BULLET::::- Haly Abenragel
  
  BULLET::::- Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena
  
  BULLET::::- Evangeline Adams
  
  BULLET::::- John Addey
  
  BULLET::::- Adelard of Bath
  
  BULLET::::- Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa
  
  BULLET::::- Pierre d'Ailly
  
  BULLET::::- Albertus Magnus
  
  BULLET::::- Albubather
  
  BULLET::::- Alchabitius
  
  BULLET::::- Alcuin
  
  BULLET::::- Paulus Alexandrinus
  
  BULLET::::- Thomas Allen
  
  BULLET::::- William Andrews
  
  BULLET::::- Mustapha Adamu Animashaun
  
  BULLET::::- Antiochus of Athens
  
  BULLET::::- Ibn Arabi
  
  BULLET::::- Arcandam
  
  BULLET::::- Stephen Arroyo
  
  BULLET::::- Elias Ashmole
  
  BULLET::::- Madalyn Aslan
  
  Section::::B.
  
  BULLET::::- Francis Bacon
  
  BULLET::::- Roger Bacon
  
  BULLET::::- Marina Bai
  
  BULLET::::- Alice Bailey
  
  BULLET::::- Tiberius Claudius Balbilus
  
  BULLET::::- Abu Ma'shar al-Balkhi
  
raw_presuppositions: Astrophysicists report to a boss.
raw_corrections: Astrophysicists do not report to a boss.