The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO), located amidst the mist-covered Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu, has stood as a monumental center of solar research in India for over 125 years. Established on 1 April 1899, the observatory is administered by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and is globally recognized for maintaining one of the world’s…
On March 2, 2025, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) welcomed over 5,300 visitors to its much-anticipated Open Day, offering an immersive experience into the rich scientific legacy and ongoing contributions of the institute. The day unfolded through four major themes, each weaving a story of exploration, innovation, and dedication to the skies. The life…
Review Author Shohini Ghose is herself Professor of Physics and Computer Science at Wilfred Laurier University in Canada, and has been active in women-in-science issues for some time. Here she addresses seven topics in the recent history of physics, astronomy, cosmology, and such, focussing on contributions by women to our present understanding. You will find…
In an effort to improve the collection at IIA library, we have received 18 books on approval from the vendors. All IIA Library users are requested to visit and check these books. Post your suggestions here or mail them to library@iiap.res.in Suggested books will be scrutinized by a library committee for their relevance, and those…
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) commemorated the birth anniversary of the late Prof. M. K. Vainu Bappu on August 10th, observed as Founders Day. The event commenced at 10:00 AM with the garlanding of Prof. Bappu’s photograph by Director Annapurni Subramaniam in the IIA Bengaluru Campus Library, followed by a lecture by Prof. Umesh…
Professor Annapurni Subramaniam, the Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru, has been chosen for the prestigious Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar–Vigyan Shri Award for 2024. She is among 13 recipients of the Vigyan Shri Award this year. The award, which includes a medallion and a citation, will be presented on August 23 at the…
Aditya-L1 is the first Indian space-based observatory to study the Sun from a halo orbit around the first Sun-Earth Lagrangian point (L1), which is located roughly 1.5 million km from Earth. On September 2, 2023, at 11.50 hrs, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C57) successfully launched the Aditya-L1 spacecraft from the Second Launch Pad of…
In an effort to improve the collection at IIA library, we have received nine books on approval from the vendors. All IIA Library users are requested to visit and check these books. Post your suggestions here. The list of the books are given below. Suggested books will be scrutinized by a library committee for their relevance,…
Imagine stepping into a gallery where centuries of astronomical discovery and heritage come to life- not by walking through the grand halls of a museum, but through the screen of your device, from the comfort of your home. This immersive experience is exactly what the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) offers through its Online Archives…
