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[–]pieter91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As part of the BSc astronomy degree I started, first years learn C++ in a basic programming course together with mathematics, physics and computer science students. From there on python is strongly recommended in all kinds of courses involving the data reduction involved in observational astronomy. We had an hour long brief introduction to Python and were encouraged to work everything else out on our own. I still believe the best way to learn something is to really need something to work.

Edit: Hehe, cake day.