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Professional astronomy is split into observational and theoretical branches.
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Observational astronomy is focused on acquiring data from observations of astronomical objects. This data is then analyzed using basic principles of physics.
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Theoretical astronomy is oriented toward the development of computer or analytical models to describe astronomical objects and phenomena.
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Theoretical astronomy seeks to explain observational results and observations are used to confirm theoretical results.