The morning of 11th August 2025 dawned bright over the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, carrying with it a sense of reverence and pride. Although Founder’s Day is traditionally observed on 10th August, this year’s celebration was moved to Monday to allow the IIA community to gather fully. The occasion marked the birth anniversary of Prof….
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…
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…
The 125th anniversary celebration of the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory took place on April 1, 2024. On this momentous occasion, a multitude of delegates honored the event with their presence, including a visit to the KSO Library. Among them was Mr. A.S. Kiran Kumar, the former Chairman of ISRO and current Chairperson of the Governing Council…
IIA celebrates the birth anniversary of our founder director, Prof. M. K. Vainu Bappu, as Founder’s Day on August 10th every year. This year also, we celebrated the same in grand. IIA staff, outsource staff members, trainees, and students participated in the Founder’s Day meeting held at KSO Library on August 10, 2023, at 10.30…
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…
Dear Friends, IIA Archives participated in the event of “International Archives Day” on 9th June 2014 by supplying our archives pictures. Read more: http://www.internationalarchivesday.org/wordpress/?page_id=25 Happy International Archives Day! With Regards, Librarian
Dear Friends, To support the ‘International Open Access Week’ event observed all over the world between 21st to 27th Oct.,2013, IIA library has designed a poster. This poster is available for viewing in the following URL, http://prints.iiap.res.in/handle/2248/6423 With Regards, Christina Birdie
