AIP congratulates 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics
Dear Colleagues,
Dear Colleagues,
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…
In an effort to improve the collection at IIA library, we have received 16 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 The list of books is given below:
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…
Exciting news for bibliophiles! We recently added 28 unique titles with multiple copies of textbooks from astronomy and astrophysics disciplines to our library collection. IIA library always ensures user satisfaction by meeting the user’s needs with the collection development. These books are purchased based on suggestions from the students and the board of graduate studies…
On 18 October 2025, Dr. Sabrina Bechet, Scientist at the Royal Observatory of Belgium and Member of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), visited the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Library. During her visit, she examined several significant archival document titles, including the ‘Annales de l’Observatoire de Paris’ and ‘Annales de l’Observatoire Royal de Bruxelles’. She also reviewed…
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…