Engaging in researchwork in Astronomy

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around opportunities for undergraduate students in Sri Lanka to engage in research work in Astronomy and Astrophysics, particularly in collaboration with foreign projects such as those involving NASA or the KEPLER mission. The participants explore potential avenues for involvement in ongoing research efforts.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions the formation of a research group in Astronomy and Astrophysics among undergraduates in Sri Lanka, expressing a desire to assist in foreign research projects due to limited local opportunities.
  • Another participant suggests the Galaxy Zoo project as a potential avenue for involvement, although they note it may not be as technical as desired.
  • A different participant points out the availability of astronomical data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), highlighting its extensive star coverage and available spectra.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express interest in finding research opportunities, but there is no consensus on specific projects or methods for engagement. Multiple suggestions are presented without agreement on the best approach.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the specific types of research work the students are interested in or the criteria for selecting projects to assist with. There may be limitations in terms of access to data or collaboration opportunities that are not fully explored.

Who May Find This Useful

Undergraduate students in Astronomy and Astrophysics, educators seeking collaboration opportunities, and researchers looking for potential assistance in ongoing projects.

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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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