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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?
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 .
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.
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.
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
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
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 .
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.