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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I obtain copyright permission to use AURA images?
A. Each of our centers has their own terms of use regarding images.  Please refer to the following websites for information:

    Hubble Space Telescope Images: STScI Copyright Notice.

    National Optical Astronomy Observatory telescope images: NOAO Conditions of Use.

    National Solar Observatory images: Conditions of Use for NSO Images.

    Gemini Observatory images: Gemini Observatory Image/Video Usage Policy.

Q. Where can I find a listing of universities that offer undergraduate and graduate programs in astronomy?
A. On the Membership Institutions page, you will find a list of member universities and institutions, each providing a link to its respective astronomy department website. This list contains many, but not all, university-based astronomy programs.

Q. Where can I find career information related to astronomy?
A. For career opportunities with AURA's Centers, please visit our Career Opportunities page.  The American Astronomical Society's (AAS) Jobs page also contains a lot of useful employment information. AAS posts a job register of professional astronomy positions worldwide.

Q. Who can I contact about star-naming?
A. Visit the International Astronomical Union's (IAU) website for information regarding buying and naming stars.