This particular branch of science has been very popular among the scientists since its inception. The astronomical science has always puzzled scientists with ever increasing daunting tasks. The scholars have always been fascinated by the researches made in this particular field of science. In various countries, far reaching researches and studies have been conducted by the astronomers. There were a number of famous astronomers in ancient India like Vasistha, Varahamira, Aryabhatta, etc who dedicated their whole life in the research works.

In modern India, Achyuta Panikar, Meghnad Saha, Narlokar and many others are considered to be great astronomers. European astronomers like Galileo, Copernicus, Ptolemy and many others have also contributed greatly in the field of astronomy. The brightest brains have always shown an inclination towards the subject astronomy. With their exceptional expertise and talent in subjects like mathematics and physics, they have explored wonders in this field. There are a good number of institutes offering courses in various astronomical subjects at different levels of academics. Some of which are Raman Research Institute, Physical Research Laboratory, Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Indian Institute of Science, Tata institute of Fundamental Research, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Radio Astronomy Center, National Center For Radio Astrophysics, etc. Many of the students opt for researches in the field of creation of universe and the Big Bang Theory and so on. The scope of astronomy in India is great and can be understood by knowing the time since astronomical studies are going on in India.

Various Astronomical Science courses offered in India

• Diploma in Meteorology
• Bachelor of Science in Meteorology
• Master of Science in Meteorology
• Master of Science in Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences
• Master of Science in Astronomy
• Master of Science in Astrophysics
• Master of Science in Astronomy & Space Physics
• Master of Technology in Meteorology
• Master of Technology in Atmospheric Sciences
• Master of Technology in Space Technology and Applications
• Master of Technology in Astronomical Instrumentation
• Doctorate of Philosophy in Astronomical Instrumentation
• Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy
• Doctor of Philosophy in Atmospheric Sciences

Career Opportunities after Astronomical Science courses

Career opportunities in the field of Astronomical Science are limitless. To work in the field of astronomy is considered to be one of the most respectable professions in the society and also one can get handsome pay. Both in India and abroad, the jobs in the field of astronomical sciences exist particularly in research organizations and educational institutes. The most reputed institutes and organizations are always in search of fresh talents who have got the right spark within them to excel. The aspirants can work in various observatories / laboratories / defense & space research organizations / meteorological departments.