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 AstrophysicsBangalore (India)
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IND-IIA-F180-I07
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25-07-1995
Part of Newspaper clippings on the coverage related to Nobel Indian astronomer Dr. Subrahayam Chandrasekhar. In this fond we come know about the life and working style of nobel astrophysicist.
IND-IIA-F232-I12
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01-06-1991
Part of Newspaper clippings on Crisis at The Raman Research Institute from 1990-10-20 to 1991-06-01
This item talks about the C.V. Raman biography. It gives a detailed description from visitors of RRI, mainly astronomers and Physicists who worked with scientific staff.
Indian Institute of Astrophysics
IND-IIA-F185-I01
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14-03-2005
Part of Cassettes related to IIA
The cassette on a public lecture titled Einstein's life and legacy by Professor Mukunda at IIA Auditorium.
Mukunda, N.