It is a branch of astronomy concerned with the physical nature of stars and other celestial bodies, and the application of the laws and theories of physics to the interpretation of astronomical observations.



Once students have completed all their studies, they can get jobs with top firms within India or overseas. Aspirants can also look forward for a job as Research Scientists with Institutions involved in Research. Jobs are available for astrophysicists with organizations such as:



1-Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital

2- Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore

3- Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

4- Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune

5- National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, TIFR (Pune)

6-Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad

7- Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bangalore

8- Space Science Centre, ISRO, Thiruvananthapuram

9- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai.

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