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Careers
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Astronomy
Introduction
Eligibility
Job Prospects
Remuneration
Institutes
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Introduction
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Astronomy is the science dealing with all the
celestial bodies in the universe. It is the study
of the movement, nature and constitution of
heavenly bodies. It is also the study of the laws
which direct them, as also the effects, which
they produce upon one another.  It seeks to crack
the past history of heavenly bodies and their
possible future development. Though the use of
modern technology and new gadgets has made
Astronomy a specialized branch of study, it is,
in fact, a very old science.
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Eligibility
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For pursuing a career in Theoretical
Astronomy/observations, one can do B.Sc. in
Physics and /or Mathematics after 10 2.
Masters level course in Astronomy with
specialization in Theoretical Astronomy is
offered by various institutes and universities. 
To pursue a career in Instrumentation/
Experimental Astronomy, one can do Bachelor of
Engineering (BE) in Electrical /
Electronics/Electrical Communications, after 10
2. Then one can appear for the Joint Entrance
Screening Test (JEST) examination, which makes
one eligible to do specialization in astronomy
leading to Ph. D.
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Job Prospects
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After completion of a course in Astronomy, one
can find placement as a Research Scientist with
several research institutes and big Government
organizations like the Indian Space Research
Organization (DRDO).  As a beginner, one would be
inducted as a fellow researcher into an existing
team already working on an Astronomy project. The
prospects of traveling to far distant shores are
also open as international seminars and
conventions are held regularly in different
countries.
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Remuneration
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An average, Astronomer Salary can start from Rs.
6,00,000 per annum . Whereas experienced and
qualified professionals can demand salary packets
ranging from Rs. 8,00,000 10,00,000 per annum
for those in senior positions.
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Institutes
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Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
(IIA) IndianInstitute of Science, Bangalore
(IISc) National Centre for Radio Astrophysics,
Pune (NCRA-TIFR) Physical Research Laboratory,
Ahamedabad (PRL)   Raman Research Institute,
Bangalore (RRI) Tata Institute of Fundamental
Research, Mumbai (TIFR) Inter-University Centre
for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune (IUCAA)