This item further encloses the details of the Crisis at RRI after the dismissal of Prof.Vishveshwara. It was considered unfair as everyone, including Prof Radhakrishnan and Prof Dhawan, agreed on Prof. Vishveshwara's academic Competence and productivity. In this item, beyond the academics involved in RRI management, this disagreement raises more critical questions about human nature and morality.
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This item talks about issues caused by the termination of renowned astrophysicist C. V. Vishveshwara.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThe fond contain newspaper clippings on Astronomy: Ionosphere reading of stars. This states that the Indian astrophysicists propose that the Earth's ionosphere disturbances caused by X-ray bursts (XAY BIRT) could signal stellar activity. This alerts astronomers to phenomena like Sc X1's X-ray emissions. Detecting the impact of stars on the ionosphere is challenging due to background interference, with debates on ionization and magnetic field effects. Dr. Sastri and Dr. Murthy's experimental study reveals a significant magnetic field increase during a Sc X1 flare. Understanding the ionosphere's response to X-rays, including gamma rays from catastrophic stellar events, may offer a distinctive detection method for monitoring space events, aiding astronomers in decoding cosmic phenomena efficiently.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThe item was about the astronomy progress in India and the world. The evolution of astronomy in India and the world, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the development during the British era in India. Madras Observatory Genesis started navigation support for East India Company. Later, it evolved into one of the finest observatories. M. K. Vainu Bappu also spoke on how astronomy is a subject in Indian universities when it comes to the world's most developed countries in sciences.
Vainu Bappu, M. K.This item was about nuclear astrophysics and one of its accomplished practitioners, Bhaskar Dutta of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, who passed away at the early age of fifty in Bangalore. The item also speaks of his remarkable achievements in nuclear physics. During his journey in the US for education and research and subsequent to his return from abroad, he started working in TIFR, followed by IIA, Bangalore.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about the news coverage of the death of Mr.N.R. Pogson. The coverage briefly describe about the life of the Mr.Pogson. It mentions that Mr.Pogson was born on 23-03-1829. At the age of 16, he left his home to study astronomy. In 1851, he was appionted an Assistant in Mr.Bishop's Observatory. In 1859, he had become the Diretor of Dr.Lee's private Observatory. He was also a good Musician. He was one of the most faithful members of the Madras Philharmonic Society.
Pogson, Norman RobertThis item was about the M.K.Vainu Bappu Gallery was inaugurated by Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, MLA at the Kannur Science Park here on Saturday to commemorate M.K.Vainu Bappu World renowned astronomer and father of modern Indian astronomy.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThis item was about where to get information about the Comet Halley. You may want to check out the newly started journal "Communications on Comet Halley" at the ISRO headquarters. According to Dr. M K Tiwari, the convenor of the journal, they have been receiving many inquiries about where and how to see the comet and plan observations. The journal contains data on the comet Halley and is already being distributed to planetariums, amateur astronomy associations, and science clubs. It could be a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating comet.
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.
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.
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