Inheriting Knowledge, Preserving Legacy:The Story of Professor Ramanath Cowsik’s Gift to the IIA Library

Inheriting Knowledge, Preserving Legacy:
The Story of Professor Ramanath Cowsik’s Gift to the IIA Library

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There are moments in the life of an institution that transcend routine – quiet, meaningful pauses when the past meets the present, and something deeply personal becomes part of a collective legacy. At the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), one such moment unfolded with the generous and symbolic gesture of Professor Ramanath Cowsik, an astrophysicist…

Sunspot drawings at Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Library
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Sunspot drawings at Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Library

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The importance of periodicity in sunspot appearance was well recognized by the mid-19th century. It marked a significant milestone in our understanding of solar activity and its broader implications for the Earth’s climate and space weather. By observing and documenting the cyclical nature of sunspots, astronomers began to unlock the patterns of solar behaviour, laying…

Commemoration of Evershed Effect on its 115th years at IIA
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Commemoration of Evershed Effect on its 115th years at IIA

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The Indian Institute of Astrophysics is commemorating the 115th anniversary of the pioneering discovery of the Evershed Effect in 1909 at the Kodaikanal Observatory. This milestone in solar physics, rooted in India, highlights the institute’s rich history spanning over 200 years, during which it has served as a hub for theoretical and observational studies of…