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Qualifications in Astronomy?

AkshatSoni

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1 minute ago, michael.h.f.wilkinson said:

I have a BSc and an MSc in Astronomy from the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute University of Groningen. I work on the development of several astronomy related image processing and visualisation tools in collaboration with astronomers, most recently in the EU-funded SUNDIAL project

That's great!

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1 minute ago, DirkSteele said:

I hold a masters degree in Physics and Astrophysics.  And somewhere between 25-30 years of stargazing as an amateur astronomer.  The latter being far more relevant to me in my life since graduation.

Awesome!

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6 minutes ago, tooth_dr said:

I did an Open University short course in Astronomy (S192) in 2010.

Was this course any good? I have been contemplating doing some formal training in Astronomy and this keeps popping up in my searches.

 

Akshat - sorry to hijack your thread.  To answer your question I have no astronomy related qualifications at all.

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1 minute ago, cv01jw said:

Was this course any good? I have been contemplating doing some formal training in Astronomy and this keeps popping up in my searches.

 

Akshat - sorry to hijack your thread.  To answer your question I have no astronomy related qualifications at all.

No problem!

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Just now, cv01jw said:

Was this course any good? I have been contemplating doing some formal training in Astronomy and this keeps popping up in my searches.

Yes I enjoyed it.  It was part of 'certificate in astronomy and planetary sceince, with the second module on planetary science.  I didnt bother doing the second module, as I changed jobs and was doing a lot of travelling.  I would recommended it surely, lots of practical aspects, where I was outside measuring sidereal rate, lots of coursework, and a nice 3 hour written exam at a local college

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I have a BSc in Observational Astronomy, an MSc in Astrophysics and am currently studying for a PhD (comets) at the Open University.  All of these in my second batch of studying starting in my late 40s.

1 hour ago, AkshatSoni said:

I am thinking of doing Bachelors in astronomy from University of Arizona, is it good for astronomy?

YES!  As part of both the BSc and MSc I spent some time in the University of Arizona.  It is an amazing place, with out of this world facilities!  The people are really friendly too.  If you get the chance to study there certainly go for it - not least because you may get to work on some amazing missions eg the HiRes Mars mission.

Helen

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9 minutes ago, Helen said:

I have a BSc in Observational Astronomy, an MSc in Astrophysics and am currently studying for a PhD (comets) at the Open University.  All of these in my second batch of studying starting in my late 40s.

YES!  As part of both the BSc and MSc I spent some time in the University of Arizona.  It is an amazing place, with out of this world facilities!  The people are really friendly too.  If you get the chance to study there certainly go for it - not least because you may get to work on some amazing missions eg the HiRes Mars mission.

Helen

oh thanks for sharing your experience!

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(In this order..). GCSE Astronomy, Physics A-Level and STEP (S-Level equivalent), BA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge - 3rd year specialism was Astrophysics at the Institute of Astronomy. 

Probably should have done a PhD; feel I've forgotten way more than I remember so might find it tough to do so now... ?

Have been doing practical astronomy of some sort as an amateur for 26 years or so...

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My degree is 'Botany &  Zoology joint honours (Environmental Biology)' majoring in plant ecology and animal ecology so not very astronomical.
I did do a short Open University 'Openlearn' course recently, many of these these are free and if available to overseas students might be a good way to get a bit of background study in to support a University application.

Best of luck!

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I have no qualifications in Astronomy. I have a PhD in biochemistry. At high school I had to decide on a career in astronomy or biochemistry. I chose latter as more job prospects but more importantly so I could always keep astronomy as a hobby I could enjoy wherever I was. 32 years after my studies I still think I made the right decision ( for me at least!)

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Can second what @Helen has said above. After doing a couple of Open Uni Astro modules, I did the same BSc and MSc as Helen, and loved every second of them.... ok maybe there were a couple of stressful times, but very happy I did them and miss it a bit now.

The UOA campus is great, I would happily go back there tomorrow given the chance.

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