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My daughter wants to be an astrophysicist... help?

I got through some college level science just fine but forgot most of it.  I am an attorney and architect and so I can't help her much in way of astrophysics although I am pleased the alliteration can continue.   She is very bright and I want to encourage her to follow her passions so a few questions.  What resources should I provide a 13 year old?  What is the practical application of it, are you doomed to be an academic? Do you go to work for NASA I just have no idea if it is remotely practical.   Anyone have a suggestions?
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(1) It's great that you're encouraging her to aim high and follow her interests.  That's the most important thing.

(2) She's 13, so it's pretty likely that her interests will change before its time to make any big decisions.  In the mean time, exploring physics, space, etc. is an excellent way to develop general scientific and academic skills.

(3) To explore this now, you might looking into space camp, astronomy camp, physics camp, etc. if you can afford it.