BINA

About Us

The University of Delhi, established in 1922, is a premier public central university located in New Delhi, India. Renowned for its high academic standards, diverse educational programs, distinguished faculty, and illustrious alumni, it has evolved into a teaching and affiliating institution with jurisdiction over numerous colleges across the metropolitan area of Delhi. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines. (website)

Structure:

The University of Delhi houses its astronomical studies within the Department of Physics and Astrophysics. This department offers comprehensive programs in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Cosmology, integrating both theoretical and observational approaches.
To enhance practical training, the department has upgraded its observational facilities with equipment such as 11-inch and 9.25-inch Celestron telescopes, along with instruments like the SBIG ST7 CCD Camera and an OPTEC SSP3A stellar photometer. These facilities are incorporated into the M.Sc. curriculum to provide hands-on experience.
The department's faculty includes experts specializing in various areas of astrophysics and cosmology include specialization in observational astrophysics and Cosmology and Particle Physics.
For more detailed information about the department's programs, research areas, and faculty, you can visit their official website

Science Topics

Observational Astronomy	Utilizing both ground-based and space-based telescopes to study celestial objects and phenomena.
Theoretical Astrophysics	Developing models to understand the physical processes governing the universe.
Cosmology	Investigating the large-scale structure and evolution of the universe.
Stellar Astrophysics	Studying the life cycles, compositions, and behaviours of stars.
Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy	Exploring the properties and dynamics of galaxies, including our own Milky Way