This item was about the unused telescopes. It was unfortunate to hear that the telescopes that allowed scientists to photograph the Sun was now lying unused and gathering dust in a mechanical workshop at IIA, along with two other instruments that have met the same fate. According to a senior scientist at the institute, these instruments were dumped in the workshop and only brought out and exhibited during visits by VVIPs.
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This item was about the Prof K S Krishnan's journey from a rural background to becoming a renowned scientist and sharing the Nobel Prize with his mentor, Dr. C V Raman, is truly inspiring. Born on December 4, 1898, in the village of Watrap in Tamilnadu's Tirunelveli district, Krishnan moved to Madurai after matriculation and was drawn to the scientific work of C V Raman. Krishnan then went to Calcutta to work as a research associate under Raman and made significant discoveries in optical physics that led to the discovery of the Raman effect.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about the interview with the director of IIA, Dr. J.C. Bhattacharya, he discussed details about the Kavalur telescope installation and its capabilities. As a co-discoverer of the rings of Uranus, Dr. Bhattacharya provided insights into the telescope's design, how far we can see from it, and other aspects of the project. He answered all questions thoroughly and provided a comprehensive overview of the telescope and its potential for sky research.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about the death of a pioneer astronomer Prof Vijay Kapahi. As an astronomer, he made significant contributions to the field, playing key roles in the construction of the Kalayan Radio Telescope, the Ooty Radio Telescope, and the Giant Meterowave Telescope near Pune.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about the prizes that was given to the ten scientists who the UGC chose to receive the Hari Om Ashram Trust for 1977–1978. Named after exceptional Indian scientists, these prizes come with a Rs 10,000 cash reward apiece. M K V M. K. Vainu Bappu form IIA was also one of them.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about the 1977 Dr. Meghna Saha prize, which was given out by the UGC and accepted by Dr. M. K. Vainu Bappu, an IIA scientist. There was also mention of a few more scientists from various fields who had received honours in various categories.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about the French father named Richaud spotted the first comet in India in 1689 . He also made an important discovery of the double star Alpha Centauri in the southern skies using a telescope, marking the first use of a telescope in India. Additionally, he was the first to observe Halley's Comet.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about the disappearance of Halley comet after having an interaction with our solar system has created a lot of public enthusiasm. The most awaited celestial visitor seemed to have left a lasting impact. Initial analysis of data collected at Kavalur and other observatories in India reveals that there was a constant change and a large amount of dust and molecules being ejected by the comet. The data collected by Indian and foreign observatories was expected to provide substantial in-depth knowledge of the fabled comet.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about conditional change occured in situation of Halley Comet. Dr J C Bhattacharya, the director of IIA, has been confirmed that there is no possibility of any biological disturbance occurring due to Halley comet. He replied to a question stating that the celestial object seen very near Halley's Comet was not a meteor. He also assured that the institute will release a detailed study on the comet after completing a study of photographs and other research work. Additionally, he informed the public about the different ongoing projects of IIA.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about an important day in astronomy as the Halley's Comet was sighted at the Kavalur observatory. According to Prof. K. R. Sivaraman, the chairman of the Indian Halley observation Program, the sighting on September 3 confirmed the earlier visibility in a photograph taken on August 29 by Dr. K. K. Scaria of IIA using the same telescope at Kavalur. Prof. Sivaraman also mentioned that further scientific observations of the comet would be made once it developed its tail. This is an exciting development for astronomy enthusiasts and researchers alike.
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