This item was about the more information that was gathered by scientist on comet halley. Prof. U.R. Rao mentioned that ground observations and data from spacecraft launched by various countries have provided information about the size, density, topography, and tail of the comet nucleus. He praised the IIA for capturing different events of the tail through photography.
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The newspaper clipping is about the discovery of a new satellite of planet uranus by Dr. Bhattacharya and Mr. Kuppuswamy of Indian Institute of Astrophysics while working at Kavalur observatory on March 10.
Vainu Bappu, M. K.This item was about the research for the nobel prize of the year 1983. The Nobel prize was awarded to Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and Flower for their work in astrophysics. S Chandrashekar's theoretical studies on the physical processes that are important for the structure and evolution of stars, and William A. Flower's theoretical and experimental studies on the nuclear reactions of matter in the formation of chemical elements in the universe, were both recognized. The prize was shared equally between the two of them.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about the death of a famous physicist Dr. R K Asundi. He has passed away at an age of 86. He had a notable career in molecular spectroscopy and was a graduate of Wilson College in physics, obtaining his Ph.D. from King's College, London. After retiring as the Head of the department in Aligarh and BHU, he was invited by Dr. Bhabha to join BARC as an advisor.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThe newspaper clipping is about the confirmation of the four year old disovery of rings around Uranus during the planet's occultation shadow.
Vainu Bappu, M. K.This item was about the death of the nobel astronaut S. Chandrasekhar.On August 21, 1985, the world mourned the loss of Nobel laureate and astronaut S. Chandrasekhar. He passed away at the age of 86 while preparing for a lecture, a testament to his lifelong dedication to his work. Chandrasekhar began his career by earning an honors degree in physics at Presidency College Madras before pursuing his doctorate at Cambridge University. In 1983, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work in astrophysics, which he shared with William A. Fowler.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about the book review that was written by Bruce C Berndt and Robert A Rankin on the life of famous Indian mathematician Ramanujan. The title of the book was "Ramanujan, Letters and Commentary". It states that despite facing numerous struggles, Ramanujan performed exceptionally well and made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, including the discovery of unique formulas in physics.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about the Nobel physicist S Chandrasekhar. It outlines about the Chandrasekhar's daily routine involves a regular schedule of studying, reading, and contemplating problems. He believes that these activities keep him inspired to work and conduct research. His research journey is also outlined, showcasing the evolution of his work over time.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about the interview of Dr. David Milan conducted by experts has garnered significant. During the interview, the experts probed Dr. Milan about his research and also questioned him about the current state and future of astronomy.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about the Kavalur telescope was installed at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics' field station. It was housed in a specially-erected tower with a revolving dome and was known as Asia's largest telescope. Currently, the institute is in need of a more powerful telescope to carry out comprehensive research on the sky.
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