Merge pull request #10 from astro-dally/update-readme

updated readme

README.md

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 # cosmoXplore
+
+**Welcome, new contributors to CosmoXplore! We're excited to have you join us as we explore the cosmos.**
+
+# Steps to Contribute 👨‍💻
+
+1. **Fork the Repository:** To make a copy of the repository in your GitHub account, click the "Fork" button located in the top right corner of the project repository page.
+
+2. **Clone the Forked Repository:** Clone the repository to your local development environment by opening the terminal or command prompt and executing the following command:
+
+```
+git clone https://github.com/<your-github-username>/cosmoXplore.git
+```
+
+3. **Create a New Branch:** Establish a new branch for your profile using the command:
+
+```
+git checkout -b <branch_name>
+```
+
+4. **Add Your Changes:** Add the modified files to the stage with the following command:
+
+```
+git add .
+```
+
+5. **Commit Your Changes:** Save your alterations to the branch by executing:
+
+```
+git commit -m "Your descriptive commit message"
+```
+
+6. **Push to the Branch:** Transmit the changes to the remote repository using:
+
+```
+git push origin <branch_name>
+```
+
+7. **Create a Pull Request:** Submit your modifications to the main repository by generating a pull request. Click on the "Compare & pull request" button on your forked repository page.
+
+8. **Wait for Review and Merge:** Wait for the project maintainers to review and merge your changes.
+
+---
+
 ![Screenshot (187)](https://github.com/PranavBarthwal/cosmoXplore/assets/110532770/d8fd242f-b716-4637-96d8-3a23bbd98c38)
 ![Screenshot (188)](https://github.com/PranavBarthwal/cosmoXplore/assets/110532770/e4ee747b-bd2f-4bdd-9e61-f82d4a8e8494)
 ![Screenshot (189)](https://github.com/PranavBarthwal/cosmoXplore/assets/110532770/8544a975-e787-4d23-a88b-048764d65b40)