### Question
What is the definition of amateur astronomer?


### Answer
The definition of **amateur astronomer** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 16792*:

> an individual whose employer does not provide any funding, payment, or compensation to the individual for the observation of asteroids and other celestial bodies, and does not include any individual employed as a professional astronomer

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16792*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 150-NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE PROGRAMS, 2005 > SUBCHAPTER VI-OTHER PROGRAM AREAS > Part B-Education**

