Engaging in researchwork in Astronomy

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A research group in Astronomy and Astrophysics has been formed at a Sri Lankan university, aiming to engage undergraduates in research work. Due to limited local opportunities, the group seeks collaboration with international projects, particularly those associated with NASA and the KEPLER mission. Resources such as Galaxy Zoo and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) are recommended for accessing astronomical data and participating in ongoing research initiatives.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Astronomy and Astrophysics principles
  • Familiarity with data analysis tools for astronomical data
  • Knowledge of collaborative research methodologies
  • Basic skills in using online research platforms like Galaxy Zoo and SDSS
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore collaboration opportunities with NASA projects
  • Investigate the KEPLER mission and its data availability
  • Learn how to utilize Galaxy Zoo for citizen science projects
  • Research the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) for astronomical data access
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Undergraduate students in Astronomy, researchers seeking collaboration opportunities, and educators looking to enhance research engagement in Astrophysics.

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Hi,
Recently, at our department we formed a research group in Astronomy and Astrophysics with a bunch of young enthusiastic undergraduates who are keen on engaging in research work. Since not much research work in Astrophysics being carried out in Sri Lanka, the students are bit disappointed at the moment.

Therefore we are looking at possibilities of assisting in research work carried out in foreign countries.

So anybody aware of such opportunities for our group to somewhat assist the scientists in major projects that are being carried out in collaboration with NASA or other projects like the KEPLER etc.
 
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I don't think this is as technical as you are wanting, but it might be of interest nonetheless:
http://www.galaxyzoo.org/
 
Thanks a lot
 
Keep in mind there are many ways to get astronomical data for use, most notably Sloan which has lots of star coverage, and also I believe spectrum available.

http://casjobs.sdss.org/casjobs/
 

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