“Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.” ~Plato Astronomy is a natural science that studies celestial objects and phenomena. It applies mathematics, physics, and chemistry, in an effort to explain the origin of those objects and phenomena and their evolution. Astronomy is one of the few sciences where amateurs still play an active role, especially in the discovery and observation of transient phenomena. Amateur astronomers have made and contributed to many important astronomical discoveries, such as finding new comets.
| M.Sc. (Astronomy) | |
|---|---|
| Level | Post-Graduate |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Eligibility | Graduation with Physics |
| Entrance Exam | Colleges entrance exams |
| Specialization | -- |
| Average Course Fee | ₹1,30,000 to ₹3,00,000 |
| Mode | Regular |
| Goal | Project Assistant, Assistant Professor |
role-model-image Kalpana Chawla Kalpana Chawla- She was an American astronaut and the first woman of Indian origin in space. She first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator. In 2003, Chawla was one of the seven crew members who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster when the craft disintegrated during its re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. Chawla was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, and several streets, universities, and institutions have been named in her honor. The Kalpana Chawla Award was instituted by the Government of Karnataka in 2004 to recognize young women scientists.
