The scientist most likely to study a meteor flying through the air is an astronomer.

Here's why:

* Meteors are celestial objects: They are pieces of rock or dust from space that enter Earth's atmosphere.

* Astronomers specialize in celestial objects: Astronomers study the stars, planets, galaxies, and other objects in space, including meteors.

While other scientists like meteorologists (who study weather) and geologists (who study Earth's rocks and minerals) might have a tangential interest in meteors, astronomers are the primary experts in their composition, origins, and behavior.