This item was about the coverage of the death of Chintamani Ragoonatha Chary published in Madras Mail. He was the head assistant at the Madras Observatory for many years. He served at the institute for the past 35 years; He worked under Late Major W. S. Jacob, Colonel W. K. Worster, and Colonel J. F. Tennant; he is a strict, honest person and has the skills of an observer.

The album contains photographs taken during the unveiling ceremony of the bicentennial plaque at IIA Bangalore campus on 06 January 1987. The bicentennial plaque was unveiled by Prof M. G. K. Menon, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), to commemorate the bicentennial of the setting up an observatory at Madras by Wiliam Petrie in 1786 to which the Indian Institute of Astrophysics traces the origin.

The album contains photographs of an exhibition conducted during the bicentennial of Madras Observatory at IIA campus on December 6, 1986. It can be seen that hundreds of photos and astronomical equipment showcasing the history of 200 years were displayed by the library team for the public.

The album contains photos related to the Solar Physics Observatory at Kodaikanal during Dr Anil Kumar Das's directorship. It was established in 1899 as a Solar Physics Observatory, and all the activities of the Madras Observatory were shifted to Kodaikanal. The photographs in this album illuminate the critical events in the history of the Kodaikanal Observatory from 1946 to 1955. The visit of eminent scientists and astronomers, official meetings and conferences, celebrations, and farewells and staff of the observatory during the period can be seen in the album.

This fonds contains photographic slides from a space science seminar in 1965. An image of S.S. Kumar and Zwestha, an image of Shelton Clock, and a few other images were also there.

The photographic slides contain some images of records in 1794,1812, 1809.

The notice was published by V. Srinivasa Ayyar, Deputy Tahsildar, Kodaikanal inviting officers in the observatory office to attend the "GENERAL PEACE CELEBRATIONS" a DARBAR for making known "THE TERMS OF PEACE TREATY" signed by Germany will be held by the Deputy Tahsildar at the JAMABUNDY HALL in the taluq Cutcherry compound at 10 A.M. on 19-7-1919.

This 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.

This 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.

This item was about the PM's Statement given in the inugural session of 19th general assembly of the International Astronomical Union. He pointed out the fact that if India is to progress, scientific temper must be built into our culture. He also mentioned that since the days of J L Nehru, India had been committed to using science and technology for the development of human beings.