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Hi sir,
I am pranav S complted 8th standard and now i am in 9th standrd(ICSE) .I am very much interested in Astro physics and what subjects should i choose in 12th standard .Please guide me what to do i will be very great ful to you.

With regards,
Pranav.S

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Hi Pranav,
Take all the "heavies"....2 years algebra, plane geometry, a year of trigonometry, chemisty, physics 101 and 102, and physical chemistry and pre-calculus if your school
offers them.  So, take lots of math, chemistry, and physics as opposed to, or instead of: underwater polo, cricket (or baseball), home economics (or cooking), and underwater basket-weaving.
You should already know all this.
Clear Skies,
Tom Whiting
Erie, PA USA  

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Astronomy has been my hobby/pasttime for over 50 years.  Currently own 3 telescopes, the largest of which is a 30 inch Newtonian truss Dob that is portable.I taught Astronomy/Meteorology at the University Level for 13 years before retiring in 1995. Being retired and home most of the time, I am able to answer all questions relatively quickly, unless it's a new moon weekend with good observing conditions.  No astrology questions please, or questions about alleged UFO picture identifications.

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Experience: Astronomy has been my hobby and study for over 50 years. We currently now own a 30 inch portable telescope (Updated - Pennsylvania`s largest portable telescope). It can be seen on our website at:http://www.velocity.net/~bwhiting and also attend several regional starparties during the year, and have been on 5 total solar eclipse expeditions.

Organizations: President, Erie County Mobile Observers Group for over 15 years.

Publications: Wrote the "Over Erie Skies" newspaper article in our local newspaper for 11 years (1975-86).

Education: Masters Degree- Taught at the University level for 13 years. Retired 20 years -USAF Pilot - KC-135 with 180 combat missions;  Also Eagle Scout, Philmont staff 2 Yrs, Order of Arrow Lodge Chief, Ham Radio (inactive).

Awards: two discoveries: The mini-coathanger asterism in Ursa Minor (the little dipper) And the mini-ladle- another asterism in the bowl of Ursa Minor. Clients: Currently President of the ECMOG as mentioned above.

Education/Credentials
BS  Metallurgical Engineering Grove City College, PAMaster's Degree, Gannon University, Erie, PA Also retired USAF pilot, 20 years.

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