On 21 February 2026, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) celebrated National Science Day through its annual Open Day at the Koramangala campus in Bengaluru. The event, held from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, received an overwhelming response from the public, with more than 8,000 visitors attending throughout the day. Students, teachers, families, and science…
In an effort to improve the collection at IIA library, we have received 9 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 lists of the books are given below: 1. Engineering mathematics with MATLAB/ Ki Song, Chul and…
In an effort to improve the collection at IIA library, we have received 20 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 lists of the books are given below: 1. Photographing Galaxies from Light Polluted Skies: a how…
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 (IIA) Library takes immense pride in announcing that Dr. Arumugam Pitchai, Librarian, IIA, has been honoured with the National Best Librarian Award 2025 by the Madras Library Association (MALA). The award was presented during the 133rd birth anniversary celebrations of Padmashree Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, held at the Anna Centenary…
In an effort to improve the collection at IIA library, we have received 12 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 lists of the books are given below: 1. Mechanics for physicists: an introduction, including special…
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….
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…
