What should beginners learn first? What subjects should I choose to study astronomy?

Hello. Astronomy is arguably a lot to remember, and this is the most important thing (it's not nonsense

If you want to compete, it's best to subscribe to the magazine "Astronomy Lovers", because about 50%-60% of the exams are current affairs questions. (More than 90% of these current affairs questions are from Astronomy Lovers.)This is the case in Guangdong Province, but it is not clear in other provinces and regions).

If astronomy is a national competition or above, it will involve calculation problems, and the amount of calculation is very large, and it is impossible to use a computer. In the finals, there are also visual observation questions and so on.

If you're a beginner, probably get to know first:

1.Basic information about the 8 planets, mass, period, atmospheric composition, aliases, etc.

2.Saturn, Jupiter's rings and their two moons, of which Enceladus 6 and Europa 3 are the most important (the two most tested moons.) Mars has also been in the spotlight in recent years.

3.The launch of satellites and rockets around the world, about the role of their launch of this satellite or rocket into space, is it lunar exploration or something.

4.China's "Chang'e.""The progress of the project. (Important in recent years).

5.A preliminary understanding of astronomical telescopes. For example, how many types of astronomical telescopes are there? What are the characteristics of each category? Wait a minute.

6.Nebulae, galaxies (the "Messier Nebula" is the most important), constellations. Initial understanding.

To name a few: m42 m31 Pleiades. Their location, such as M42 (Orion Nebula) is in the constellation Orion.

The brightest star among them.

7.Moon phases.

8.What declination, upper mid-heaven, upper conjunction, lower conjunction, western elongation, eastern elongation, opposition, etc., these astronomical nouns should know what they mean.

9.Pulsars, neutron stars, occultations, white holes, black holes, dwarf stars, all know about it.

10.Check out the forum, Shepherd, the Beijing Planetarium and the local planetarium you're in.

11.13th house of the zodiac.

12.Starry sky distribution in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

There are many, many more, and when you learn, you will find that I can't remember so much here, so study hard!! After the initial understanding, I went to read some astronomical books to study.

Buy a copy of the Astronomy Enthusiast's Handbook and check it out!

Let's start with the categories of celestial bodies, and then understand them one by one, such as what kind of celestial bodies are stars, which ones are well-known stars, and what are the specific characteristics!

What are planets, and so on.

You have to know a minimum of physics, because a lot of the content has to be reasoned about in physics, especially optics and atomic physics.

Astronomical observations start with knowing the constellations.

Recommended magazine "Astronomy Lovers", Forum Shepherd Astronomy Network.

If you want to understand it systematically, you can take a look at some textbooks that you are interested in.

First of all, we must have a preliminary understanding of the universe and read more books on this subject.

Mathematics is the mother of science, and it is useful to learn it well.

You can also collect some relevant knowledge on the Internet and take a look at it.

It's just an interest of yours, don't take it too seriously, it's important to do a good job in your studies.

First of all, you must understand the division of the starry sky, the division of galaxy levels, and learn to use astronomical telescopes.

Astronomy belongs to science majors, I don't know which province you are from, if your provincial college entrance examination is 3+x, then you can choose science, the subjects to destroy the first slip test are: Chinese, mathematics, foreign language, science comprehensive (including physical resources, chemistry, biology), if your province's high fiber wax test is 3+x+1, then you have to choose physics or chemistry to fill in the astronomy major.

At present, there are 12 colleges and universities in China that offer undergraduate majors in astronomy, mainly Peking University, Nanjing University, Beijing Shanfan University, and University of Science and Technology of China.

Xiamen University, Yunnan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Sun Yat-sen University, Guizhou Normal University, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences.

China West Normal University and Qiannan Normal University for Nationalities, but the enrollment methods of each university are different.

How each school enrolls students.

For example, Nanjing University recruits undergraduates according to the science experimental class (mathematical and physical sciences) every year, and Xiamen University recruits undergraduate students in astronomy under the physics category every year.

However, the strength of education and scientific research at the graduate level is still relatively strong, Tsinghua University.

It focuses on theoretical research, Peking University focuses on observation, and Nanjing University has a relatively complete set of disciplines and research directions.

According to the Ministry of Education's fourth round of national discipline evaluation.

In terms of results and overall strength, the ranking order of astronomy subjects is Nanjing University, University of Science and Technology of China, Peking University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Beijing Normal University.

1. Master the basic theories and methods of mathematics and physics in a more systematic manner;

2. Master the basic theories and basic knowledge of astronomy, as well as the techniques and basic analysis methods for astronomical observation, and have the ability of theoretical analysis, data processing and computer application;

3. Understand the general principles and knowledge of similar majors;

4. Understand the theoretical frontiers and new development trends of astronomy;

5. Understand the relevant policies and regulations of national science and technology, intellectual property rights, etc.;

6. Master the basic methods of data inquiry, literature retrieval and the use of modern information technology to obtain relevant information; Have the ability to design experiments, create experimental conditions, summarize, sort out and analyze experimental results, write and participate in academic exchanges.

Encyclopedia of China: Astronomy, Popular Astronomy (Volume I and II), Handbook for Astronomy Amateurs, Handbook for Chinese Amateur Astronomers, Handbook for New Astronomical Observations, Encyclopedia of the Great Universe, Exploring the Night Sky, Introduction to Astronomy, New Introduction to Astronomy, Fundamentals of Astronomy, Basic Astronomy, General Astronomy, 100,000 Whys (Old Edition) Volume 6, 100,000 Whys: Astronomy (1) and (2) - a complete set of 24 books , "The New Compilation of 100,000 Whys: Astronomical Volume", especially the last book and "A New Introduction to Astronomy", is a must-see for beginners.

Star map binoculars.

There is no rush to buy a telescope.

Check the information.

Main discipline: astronomy.

Main courses: College Mathematics, College Physics, Theoretical Mechanics, Methods of Mathematical Physics, Electrodynamics, General Astronomy, Physical Astrophysics, Fundamentals of Stellar Physics, Introduction to Computational Astronomy, etc.

The main practical teaching links: including astronomical observation practice, graduation**, etc., generally arranged for 10-20 weeks.

Each university has a slightly different curriculum and has its own focus, but all of the above must be learned.

First of all, if you take astronomy as a hobby, then it is really good to study this major. If you really love astronomy and are willing to write astronomy yourself, you can indeed study this major.

The second point is if you want to make a lot of money and make a fortune with it. I don't recommend you to study astronomy, because it is contrary to the spirit of science and it is impossible to do it in reality. Studying astronomy doesn't make you rich and expensive (I can only say that compared with most ordinary people, the treatment is still good).

If you are the second point I am talking about, I would suggest that you do not study astronomy, because astronomy is a very narrow practical scope (compared to engineering, vehicles, shipping, architectural design, etc., which are also scientific majors). Therefore, the scope of your future employment will be very narrow, and the treatment is uncertain, but the development prospects are certainly not as good as those mentioned above).

If you are the first point I said, it is recommended that you study when the financial conditions are relatively good. And be sure to study abroad, and at the same time do not go back to China, but should stay in the United States or some European countries to develop. Because of China, where bureaucracy and utilitarianism are prevalent, scientific research has completely changed its taste.

Some time ago, the Audit Office also revealed that the Chinese Academy of Sciences illegally arbitraged scientific research funds to a private sector. Engaged in scientific research in China, building relationships, finding backstage, all kinds of entertainment, and currying favor with leaders. In such an environment, do you think you still have the heart to engage in scientific research?

So if you choose this major, it is definitely recommended that you go abroad for development.

I have a friend who majored in astronomy, graduated from Tsinghua University, and was sent to Gansu. The treatment there is very poor, there is no water to bathe, and you may not be able to see your parents a few times a year. Enjoying life, traveling, and falling in love is even more fantastical, not to mention the system inside.

Everyone has to face the pressure of survival in reality, after all, not everyone has a good family. So my advice to you is two: either don't choose astronomy and just make it a hobby.

Or choose astronomy, specialize hard, and strive to study abroad for development, where you can enjoy the fun of delving into science.

Please choose according to your own reality.

After reading your self-introduction, I felt that studying astronomy might not be for you. Astronomy is not a practical profession. Unless you like it very much, it is not suitable for ordinary people. And most of the places of work are in the mountains. If it's not for your own preferences, you will find life boring.

Interest is the most important thing, if you are very interested in astronomy, you can apply for the exam, if you are not interested, it is recommended not to study, because it will not bring you much material satisfaction. If you are a realist, it is recommended to choose a realistic direction.

As long as you enjoy doing it, and you are interested, do it.

It's good, I'm just an astronomy fan and I'm addicted to this thing, and I have to watch astronomy every day, otherwise, I don't want to, I don't dare to think about it.