Engaging in researchwork in Astronomy

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A new research group focused on Astronomy and Astrophysics has been formed in Sri Lanka, comprising enthusiastic undergraduates eager to engage in research. However, the lack of local research opportunities has led to disappointment among students. The group is exploring possibilities to assist in international research projects, particularly those in collaboration with NASA or similar initiatives like KEPLER. Suggestions for accessing astronomical data include platforms like Galaxy Zoo and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), which offer extensive star coverage and data for research purposes.
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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/
 
https://www.aapt.org/Conferences/ lists the next set of conferences 2026 Winter Meeting - January 17 - 19, Las Vegas, Nevada 2026 Summer Meeting - July 18 - 22, Pasadena, California 2027 Winter Meeting - January 9 - 12, New Orleans, Louisiana 2027 Summer Meeting - July 31 - August 4, Washington, DC I won't be attending the 2026 Winter Meeting in Las Vegas... For me, it's too close to the start of the semester. https://www.aapt.org/Conferences/wm2026/index.cfm...

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