1. Careers In Astronomy Introduction Eligibility Job Prospects Remuneration Institutes www.entranzz.com

2. Introduction 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. www.entranzz.com

3. Eligibility For pursuing a career in Theoretical Astronomy/observations, one can do B.Sc. in Physics and /or Mathematics after 10 + 2. Master’s 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. www.entranzz.com

4. Job Prospects 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. www.entranzz.com

5. 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. Remuneration www.entranzz.com

6. Institutes 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) www.entranzz.com