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IND-IIA-F310 · Fond · 1962-1980

The album contains photos of the initial stages of the Kavalur Observatory campus. Photographs of Director M. K. Vainu Bappu's visit to Kavalur for site inspection and selection for the setting up of the observatory building and workshop. Photos from the construction of 40-inch and 90-inch telescopes, images of albuminization of the 40-inch telescope and the instruments of the telescope can be seen in this album.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics
IND-IIA-F254 · Fond · 01-03-2023

The album contains photos of the garden and buildings in the IIA Bangalore campus. The campus maintains a beautiful garden that is prosperous with diverse fauna and flora. Photographs of different blocks such as the main building, admin office, department of optics, canteen, guest house, and auditorium are arranged after the photos of the IIA garden.

IND-IIA-F286 · Fond · 1993-1997

The album contains photos of the site study for the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) at Hanle, Ladakh. The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) is a high-altitude astronomy station in Hanle, India, operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. Photos related to the site, natives of Ladakh, construction of the observatory, and some paintings are preserved in this album.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics
IND-IIA-F120 · Fond · 1935

This fonds consists of photographic slides associated with Ross Laboratory in Secunderabad. One of the images showcases a panoramic view of the Ross Laboratory, while the second image captures the Tableau Memorial dedicated to Ronald Ross.

Ronald Ross Laboratory
IND-IIA-F170 · Fond · 1969

These photographic slides contain photos of Bhavnagar 20-inch Dome, Hydrolic gate from spectroheliograph, etc.

Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
IND-IIA-F115 · Fond · 18-07-1987

These photographic slides contain pictures of sightseeing on the way to Leh from Delhi. It has photos of the beautiful Indus Valley, the Indus River, a cloud-free clear sky for observation, and the East hill of Mt. Nimmu top.

Indian Astronomical Observatory