Introduction
Astronomy is the science dealing with all the celestial
bodies in the universe, including the planets and their
satellites, comets and meteors, the stars and interstellar
matter, the star systems known as galaxies, and clusters
of galaxies.
Modern astronomy is divided into several branches, namely,
astrometry, the observational study of the positions and
motions of these bodies; celestial mechanics the
mathematical study of their motions as explained by the
theory of gravitation; astrophysics, the study of their
chemical composition and physical condition from spectrum
analysis and the laws of physics; and cosmology, the study
of the universe as a whole.
The science of Vedic Astrology holds significant
information for the development of humanity. By
understanding the planetary influences affecting our lives
we are able to make sound decisions, which usher in ease,
joy, happiness, progress and prosperity. At the same time,
this ancient science can help eliminate difficulties,
reactivity and stress by giving us an understanding of the
challenges we are likely to face, thus allowing us to have
greater personal impact upon our futures.
Eligibility
In India, very few universities offer any undergraduate
courses. But, after 10+2 you can do your graduation in
Science stream and then at the Master's and Ph.D levels,
there are several options. Both astronomy and astrophysics
are grounded in mathematics & physics. Any aspiring
student can do as many courses as possible, in either of
these subjects. Many universities offer a degree in
astronomy at an MSc. level, and some have a specialisation
in theoretical astronomy. A professional astronomers also
takes courses in microelectronics & instrumentation at
some point in one's education. You can also contact the
Board of Graduate Studies at IIA bgs@iiap.ernet.in.
Job Prospects
A certified astronomer has the option of working in
observatories or government laboratories. Many of them
teach in planetariums and universities. Employment
opportunities exist in organisations such as the TIFR
(Government of India’s National Centre for Nuclear Science
and Mathematics), the National Centre for Radio
Astrophysics, Pune and Ooty, the IIS, Bangalore, the
Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics,
Pune, Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad, UP
State Observatory at Nainital, the Indian Institute of
Astrophysics and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),
Bangalore, Astronomical Society of India, Udaipur Solar
Observatory, and the CSIR. Some researchers also go on to
work at leading observatories and institutes in the USA.
Many of the trained astrologers, mostly set up their own
consultancy services in order to cater to the needs and
aspirations of the public. A good many of them function as
columnists for leading newspapers and magazines.
Institutes
1. - Andhra University , Visakhapatnam 530003 — Course:
MSc Space Physics (3yrs). Eligibility: BSc. Diploma in
Space Science & Tech. Eligibility: MS (Phs)/MScTech with
electronics.
2. - MP Birla Planetarium, 96 Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, Kolkata
700071. Course: PG Diploma in Astronomy & Planetary
Sciences.
3. - Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Koramangala,
Bangalore 560034. Course: PhD in Astronomy and
Astrophysics, Post-doctoral Fellowships. (www.iiap.ernet.in).
4. - JNTU College of Engineering, Hyderabad. Course: MSc
(Tech) Space Physics).
5. - Osmania University, Centre for Advanced Study in
Astronomy, Hyderabad 500007. Course: MSc (Astronomy).
Eligibility: BSc (45% in the rel subj).
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