I want to learn astronomy!?

Question

Hi,
I am a 19-years old student of mathematics interested to start learning astronomy in a professional way, in my country we are faced difficulty in finding sources around such subjects, can any of you send me address of a site which I may start with?

Answer 1

There are many resources in finding ways to study Astronomy on the internet.

But if you want to learn it in a professional way it means if your home country do not offer BSc Astronomy you have to take BSc in Physics where there is bound to have one subject in Astrophsyics. You can continue your Master's in Europe, UK,Asia ( India, Australia/NZ) or American /CanadiansUniversities. Or in Mid East Jordan University.

Alternatively if you have an address in Europe ( relative staying there) you can do BSs Physical Sceince ( Astronomy) with The British Open University thru distant learning and its a top ten Uni in the British rankings. You have to do at least 2 one week class in Europe.

But if you chose to do Physics at BSc you can do Masters in Astronomy from Australia Uni.

Physics and Mathematics are Core subjects and you must be near or perfect in Maths if you want to pursue Astronomy as a Career.

Good luck and tell me if you need more help.

Cheers

Answer 2

Astrophysics helps. Also there are endless books available in most good book shops, on the very interesting subject of Astronomy. Do learn some spherical trigonometry either from books or a good Math instructor. Learn terms such as "celestial equator, great circles," etc.Construct or buy a reasonable telescope and begin to observe the patterns in the sky throughout the year. See at least the Galilean moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn. See Venus changing phases, similar to our moon, and ,most certainly, observe the moon and its movements. See the movements of the planets in our solar system. Observe famous constellations and stars. Locate Andromeda Galaxy (visible to the eye) near the Pegasus constellation. But, actually Andromeda galaxy is a different galaxy and is very far away from all visible stars of our own Milky Way galaxy.Never try to see any eclipse with home-made contraptions. Take the help of some nearby scientific observatory, which will also assist you with a telescope and necessary filters.

Answer 3

you should save up your debts and then try to go to like a astromony college university type thing it will really help though science dot com is a great career start for science

Answer 4

I would start by checking out www.nasa.gov

Answer 5

here's another cool site you can sign up to.

Answer 6

www.space.com is the best i've found