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how can I become an astronomer after 10th? which degree should I take after 12th? and also can an astronomer become astronaut?


Who 1st Feb, 2021
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chinchujoseph1993 1st Feb, 2021

Hello,

To become an astronomer you need to take Science group in 11th and 12th with maths and Physics.

Next I will list out some of the courses (UG, PG< etc) that you can do after your 12th:

UNDERGRADUATE

  • B.Sc in Astrophysics – 3 year full-time course

  • B.Sc in Astronomy – 3 year full-time course

  • B.Tech in relevant Engineering


MASTERS

  • M.Sc Astronomy

  • M.Tech (Astronomy and Space Engineering)


DOCTORAL

  • PhD. in Astronomy
  • PhD. in Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • PhD. in Astrophysics
  • PhD. in Atmospheric Science and Astrophysics

SOme of the top colleges that offer courses in astronomy are:

  • Indian Institute Of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore
  • Tata Institute Of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
  • Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bangalore
  • National Centre For Radio Astrophysics, Pune
  • Inter-University Centre For Astronomy And Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
  • Institute of Physics (IOP), Bhubaneswar
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore

    Good Luck
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1st Feb, 2021
and yes, an astronomer can become an astronaut. One famous example is Karl Gordon Henize was an American astronomer, space scientist, NASA astronaut,Karl Gordon Henize was an American astronomer, space scientist, NASA astronaut,
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