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    Astronomy courses and Career

    hi i am in ssc and very ambitious about my career i am best in my study and school however i am good in computer but i am interested to pursue my Career in astronomy.i want to know what is criteria to do that and how. and also tell me is there good hopes for this field?

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    Re: Astronomy courses and Career

    hi
    great you are really career oriented and its good thing but to actually get inside you need degree like (M.Sc. degree in Physics/Maths or M.Tech in Engineering and exceptional candidates with B.E./B.Tech degree and a good background in physics are eligible to apply for admission to the IIA Ph.D. programme) after 12 you can go for Engineering then for higher level education with Astronomy .

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    Re: Astronomy courses and Career

    Astrophysics is an allied field of astronomy and concerns itself with the physics of the universe. The science deals with physical properties such as density, temperature, chemical composition and luminosity of stars, planets, galaxies and the interstellar medium of their interaction.

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    Eligibility:
    The eligibility for the course is BSc in physics or mathematics after 10+2/BE in electrical or electronics or electrical communications.

    Aptitude:
    · Good background in Astronomy and physics, mathematics and chemistry.
    · Excellent skills in computers and art also required.

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    Career Options:
    There are several institutions where astronomers are employed.
    With a Bachelor’s degree one can get an entry-level research position in, for e.g.
    1. An aerospace company
    2. Satellite manufacturer
    3. National laboratory or at a
    4. Museum or
    5. Science centre

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    Institute Name : Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences( ARIES), Nainital
    Address : Manora Peak, Nainital 263129
    Phone : +91 5942 235136/235583
    Fax : +91 5942 235136
    Courses : Ph.D. Programme for Astronomy, Astrophysics and Atmospheric Physics
    Website : http://aries.ernet.in/


    Institute Name :
    Harish Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad
    Address : Chhatnag Road, Jhusi, Allahabad 211 019
    Phone : +91 (532) 2667 510, 2667 511, 2668 311, 2668 313, 2668 314
    Fax : +91 (532) 2567 748, 2567 444
    Courses : Ph.D in Astrophysics
    Duration : 1 year
    Website http://www.mri.ernet.in/phys/



    Institute Name : Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
    Address : II Block, Koramangala, Bangalore- 560 034
    Phone : 91 (80) 2553 0672
    Fax : 91 (80) 2553 4043
    Courses : PhD. programmes in Astronomy, Astrophysics
    Eligibility : M.Sc. degree in Physics/Maths or M.Tech in Engineering and exceptional candidates with B.E./B.Tech degree and a good background in physics are eligible to apply for admission to the IIA Ph.D. programme
    Duration - 1 year ( 2 Semester , (16 Aug - 15 Dec) and (1 Jan - 30 April)
    The admission is based on a selection procedure that involves qualifying a written test in Physics held at IIA, Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST), GATE or UGC-CSIR (NET), followed by a personal interview
    Website : http://www.iiap.res.in



    Institute Name : Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai
    Address : Kalamboli Highway, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai- 410218
    Phone : +91 22 27484017, 27484135, 27484000
    Fax : +91 22 27480763
    Courses : PhD in Atmospheric & Space Science
    Eligibility : Those who have obtained masters degree in the respective disciplines with high marks could appear for the Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) for admission to the Ph.D. programmes
    Website : http://iigs.iigm.res.in



    Institute Name : Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
    (An autonomous institution of the
    University Grants Commission)
    Address : Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra
    Phone : (91) (20) 25604100
    Fax : (91) (20) 25604699
    Courses : Ph.D in Astronomy & Astrophysics
    Eligibility :M.Sc in physics/ applied mathematics/astronomy/electronics or B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc Physics
    Duration : 1 year(2 Semester)
    Selection is through Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)
    M.Sc. (Physics) of the University of Pune.
    Astronomy and Astrophysics is an optional course for the M.Sc. (Physics) students.
    Website : http://www.iucaa.ernet.in



    Institute Name : National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA-TIFR), Pune
    Address : Pune University Campus, Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind P.O., Pune 411 007 Maharashtra
    Phone : +91 20 25697107, +91 20 25691384/5
    Fax : +91 20 25692149
    Courses : Ph.D. Programme for Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics
    Eligibility : M.Sc. (in Physics/ Electronics/Astronomy/Applied Mathematics) or B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. degree
    Selection to research scholarship is through a written test and interviews
    Website : www.ncra.tifr.res.in


    Institute Name : Osmania University, Hyderabad
    Address : Hyderabad- 500 007 , Andhra Pradesh
    Courses : M.Sc. Astronomy
    M.Sc. Astrophysics
    Duration : 2 years
    Eligibility : B.Sc. Degree Examination of the O.U. or its equivalent with not less than 40% marks Ph.D Astronomy
    Duration : 3 years
    Website : http://www.osmania.ac.in/, http://www.osmania.ac.in/Science%20C...Indexpage1.htm



    Institute Name : Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad
    Address : Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009
    Phone : +91 79 26302129, 26314000
    Fax : +91 79 2631 4900
    Courses : Ph.D. Programme for Physics
    (Physics, Atmospheric & Space Science, Astronomy and Astrophysics)
    (Experimental and Theoretical; Complex systems, Non-linear Dynamics; Quantum Optics and Quantum information; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Solar Physics); Space and Atmospheric Sciences; Planetary Sciences and Geosciences
    Website : http://www.prl.res.in



    Institute Name : Raman Research Institute, Bangalore
    Address : C. V. Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore - 560 080
    Phone : 080- 2361 0122 to 2361 0129 (8 lines) (Ext: 301)
    Fax : 080- 2361 0492
    Courses PhD. programmes in Astronomy, Astrophysics
    Eligibility : 1st Class M.Sc. degree in Physics/ Chemistry or 1st class degree in Engineering
    Duration - 1 year
    Selection is based on scores of JEST and Interview
    Website http://www.rri.res.in/



    Institute Name : School of Pure and Applied Physics, Kottayam
    State : Kerala
    Address : School of Pure and Applied Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam, Pin - 686 560
    Phone : 0481- 2731043, 2730423, 2595935, 2494136
    Courses M.Sc. Physics with Astrophysics as a specialization
    Eligibility - B.Sc. Physics with 55 per cent marks
    Admission is based on Qualifying Exam marks (50%), Entrance test (40%) and Interview (10%), Entrance Test is of two hour duration based on B. Sc. Syllabus with Physics main and Mathematics sub .
    Website http://www.mguniversity.edu/schoole_...ental/spap.htm



    Institute Name : Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded
    Address : Dhyanteerth, Gautami Nagar, Vishnupuri, Nanded - 431 606
    Phone : (091-2462) - (PBX) 229242, 229243,
    Head of the department : 259295(O), 250206(R), 9890298756 (M)
    Fax : 091-2462 -229245
    E-mail : Contact Now
    Courses : MSc. Astrophysics
    Eligibility : B.Sc. with 45% marks from a recognized university with physics as one of the main subject
    Duration : 2 years
    Admission through Entrance test
    Website : www.srtmun.org



    Institute Name : Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
    Address : Dept. of Atmospheric Science., Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi - 682016
    Phone : 0484-2353662
    Courses : M.Sc Meteorology
    Eligibility : B.Sc Physics with Maths or B.Sc Maths with Physics with 55% marks
    Duration : 2 years
    M.Tech Atmospheric Science.
    Eligibility: (1)M.Sc Meteorology/Oceanography/ Physics/ Maths/ Space Physics with 60% marks
    (2) A valid GATE score or a pass in the Joint UGC - CSIR Test (NET) for JRF
    Duration : 2 years
    Admission is through non professional CAT
    Website http://www.cusat.ac.in/


    Institute Name : Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore
    Address : Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science,
    Bangalore – 560012
    Phone : 91-80-2293-3284, 91-80-2293-2315
    Fax : 91-80-2360-2602
    Courses : (1) Ph.D Programme in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
    Eligibility : M Sc or equivalent degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry Or BE / B Tech or equivalent degree Or in Electrical, Electronics, Electrical Communication Engineering Or B Sc or equivalent degree followed by AMIE, Grad. IETE, AMIIChE, AMIIM, AMAeSI.
    (2)Integrated Ph.D. programme in Physical Sciences
    Eligibility : First Class in B Sc or equivalent degree with Physics as one of the main subjects
    (3) Joint Astronomy Programme (JAP)
    Admission is based on interview. Candidates will be short-listed based on their performance in the qualifying examination and also their previous performance in GATE/ CSIR-UGC/ GC NET for JRF/ IISc Entrance Test/ JMET/ NBHM or any other Entrance Test.
    Website : http://www.iisc.ernet.in

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    Re: Astronomy courses and Career

    astronaut training camps are not as popular in India. Though i recently heard that a Space World has already been commissioned at Lavassa, near Pune. Meanwhile, I can tell you of a group who take students to the US Space and Rcoket Centre at Huntsville, Alabama. It's called Space Camp India. At the Space Museum at Huntsville, you will get to perform hands-on astronaut training activities under simulated environments. The experience is highly realistic and enriching. Apart from that you will also get to interact with veteran astronauts and NASA reps. Perhaps you can get some of your queries answered there. Well... just go thorugh their website spacecampindia.com for details .

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    Re: Astronomy courses and Career

    Some branches of astronomy

    Astrochemistry:

    A branch of astronomy and chemistry dealing with the chemical composition and evolution of the universe and its parts.

    Astrogeology:

    The science dealing with the structure and composition of planets and other bodies in the solar system.

    Astrometeorology :

    The study of the theoretical effects of astronomical bodies and forces on the earth’s atmosphere.

    Astrometry:

    The branch of astromy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of the celestial bodies.

    Astrobiology:

    The study of life beyond the earth’s atmosphere as on the planets.

    Astrophysics:

    The branch of astronomy that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies and with the interaction between matter and radiation in the interior of celestial bodies and in interstellar space.

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