Astronomy Courses in India are among the most specialized study programs offered by various universities and technological institutes. Astronomical science has fascinated scientists since ancient times. Extensive studies have been made in astronomy by astronomers from ancient India as well as Europe. Aryabhatta, Vasistha, Varahamihira of ancient India and Mohan Apte, Narlokar, Achuttya Panikar, and Meghnad Saha of modern India are world famous astronomers. Similarly from Europe we have Paulus Alexandrius, Ptolemy, Hipparchus, Galileo, Copernicus of ancient and medieval Europe. Carl Sagan, James Jeans, and Stephen Hawking are among the notable astronomers of modern world.

Careers in astronomy have always attracted the most brilliant students who show exceptional proficiency in physics and mathematics. Jobs in astronomy are among the most prized and revered ones. Only the best brains get to study this subject and thereafter create an opportunity for themselves in the most coveted institutes and organizations.

Extensive research towards creation of our universe and the ‘big bang’ theory are drawing in the most qualified students for studying astronomy. Astronomy is being taught in the most sophisticated institutions all over the world