What is the scope of analytical research in astrophysics?

[plasmon]

Nowadays much of the community of astronomy and astrophysics is focused on simulations and data analysis. Thus people, who do not have access to grids and data, must resort to analytical analysis. What are the challenging areas of astronomy and astrophysics that rely on analytical workout rather than simulation and data analysis?

 

[jedishrfu]

Here's some info on analytical astronomy

https://en.m.wikiversity.org/wiki/Astronomy/Analysis

Sky surveys across seem to be the main focus of modern astronomy.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronomical_survey