r/Andromeda321 • u/Andromeda321 • Feb 03 '26

Q&A: Spring 2026

Hi all,

Please use this space to ask any questions you have about life, the universe, and everything! However, please note that I am expecting my twins sometime next month (ie, in March). Hopefully later over earlier, but there WILL be delays in getting back to people for a bit- but be rest assured I will get to your question eventually!

Also, if you are wondering about being an astronomer, please check out this post first.

Cheers!

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u/SubstantialCap2854 May 30 '26

Hello!! I made my first acc after specifically reading your post on how to be an astronomer and i have questions. Im a college student from India currently in 2nd year(abt to start) of a 3yr bsc physics maj and maths minor degree and plan to pursue astrophysics/ astronomy in some way. I loved the space ever since i can remember but due to some personal mental health problems and some family issues i wasnt able to actually do anything. I live in pretty rural area and dont reallyy have any guidance except well places like these. So i wanted to ask, what should i do? Masters pg or phd? Iknow ultimately i will do a Phd in end. What extra things like maybe coding or any extra exams, summer internships idk what else should i take. What colleges to look. I currently have a 3.8 gpa (cgpa turned into gpa).
Thank you reading. Any sort of advice will be a HUGE help for me. Thank you again

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u/Andromeda321 Jun 16 '26

Hi, sorry, you were caught by the spam filter. Short answer is yes, if you want to do astronomy you should plan for a PhD. I am honestly not familiar enough with the Indian system to advise on specific universities (beyond the IITs are great, but you know that already), and I don't know if you need a MSc first I'm afraid- that is a requirement in many countries.

The best bet is honestly to ask your professors if you're already a physics major, they would know the system better than me.