Astrophysicist personal qualities

High-level equipment to assist in studying space objects is continually being developed
And many new objects and behaviors are being discovered all the time
Making astronomy an exciting field of study.
A variety of skills are required for a successful career in astronomy.

Zoom out far enough and astrophysics is really the study of everything:
Heavenly bodies
And all that star stuff from whence we came.
It’s literally a broad subject that can include
Anything from quantum mechanics and relativity to exoplanets and black holes.

There are a few hard and soft skills that assist an astrophysicist in their role
Analytical.
Strongly developed analytical skills are important when working as an astrophysicist.
Astrophysicists conduct numerous research projects
And analytical skills assist with gathering
Analyzing and reporting data.
Reporting.

Or even, if you graduated with a physics/astrophysics degree where else that might take you

Well, the answer is that it takes you all around the world to work at amazing places with amazing people

I figure it has to be one of the best jobs in the world

So to help you out, here's a little overview of life as an astrophysicist