As human beings, we have always been fascinated to find out how everything in our universe works. If you are a person who loves observing the sky and is keen on learning and discovering more about celestial bodies then Astronomy and Space Science is the right course of study for you. Astronomy and Space Science is the scientific study of celestial objects like galaxies, planets, stars, comets, and different phenomena, such as the cosmic background radiation, that find their origin outside the earth's atmosphere. Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences prevalent. It has been studied as a discipline for centuries, dating back to the early civilizations when astronomers would perform methodical observations of the night sky. Artefacts of astronomical significance have been found from very early periods. With the invention of the telescope, astronomy gained more importance as a subject and now with more technological advancements, it has developed into a modern science.

Astronomy basically deals with the evolution of the universe, chemistry, meteorology, physics, and the motion of celestial objects. It is one of the pathways of teaching the basic principles of scientific knowledge which would lead the student to explore and have a deeper understanding of other connected sciences that explore the universe around us. This course allows students to understand the simple fact that nature is governed by laws that have in time will become understandable to man.