Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I obtain copyright
permission to use AURA astronomical images?
A. For Hubble Telescope images, check out the Space Telescope Science
Institute's (STScI) copyright notice. For images from one of the National Optical
Astronomy Observatory telescopes, see NOAO's
copyright
statement. For images from the Gemini Observatory, see Gemini's image/video usage policy.
Q. Where can I find a listing of
universities that offer undergraduate and graduate programs in astronomy?
A. Go to our Membership page. Here you
will find a listing of member universities and institutions. Each listing
contains a link to its respective astronomy department website. This list
contains many, but not all, university-based astronomy programs.
Q. Where can I find listings of job openings and career information
related to astronomy?
A. Our site does not list job openings or career information. However, a good link
to check out for employment information is the American Astronomical Society's
(AAS) Career Services
page. AAS also posts a job register of professional astronomy positions
worldwide.
Q. Who can I contact about star-naming?
A. See the International Astronomical Union's (IAU) information page on naming
stars.
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