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The photographic slides contain images of the 40-inch telescope control desk, it's construction, reparing of it's dew cap from 1971 to 1984.

The photographic slides contain images of Ritchey Chretien, Raheem and Nadhan at Kavalur, a rite of the first hut, a 16-inch telescope, a 30-inch drive circuit microprocessor, ribbon cutting at STARS(1977 Jan 23), 6-inch telescope, Schimt telescope, etc in Kavalur Observatory.

This fond contains photographic plates of Comet Wilson in 1987 viewed from Kavalur using the 90" telescope under various atmospheric conditions

This fonds contains images of vegetation in Kavalur, mainly fruits. There are pineapple, squash and jackfruits.

This item talks about the Kavalur campus. Nestled within sandalwood forests in Kavalur near Jolarpet, Tamil Nadu, India, it boasts a distinctive optical telescope scanning the nightly sky. The forest's preservation is crucial in maintaining a favourable atmosphere, preventing rocks from emitting heat and causing turbulence that distorts celestial bodies. Kavalur, enjoying about 2000 clear nights annually, rivals Mount Palomar's availability. Located far from city lights, it remains easily accessible by road. Operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, the telescope upholds a rich legacy from the East India Company's 1782 observatory in Madras. Significant discoveries were made after relocating to Kodaikanal in 1934, and vintage equipment, including an 18th-century clock, remains. Seeking an ideal site post-independence, Kavalur was chosen, evolving into a well-organized campus housing a 40-inch telescope. Ongoing advancements include a 30-inch telescope and plans for a groundbreaking 90-inch telescope by 1980, showcasing Indian engineers' competence in telescope fabrication.

The album contains photos of Vainu Bappu Observatory at Kavalur.

This fond contains photographic plates of Comet Halley in 1987 viewed from Kavalur using the 90" telescope under various atmospheric conditions

This fonds contains images of various flowers and plants in Kavalur. The major types of flowers include Hawaiian hibiscus kavalur, lotus, roses, Bougainvillea, Scotch broom and Gul mohar. It also contains images of banana trees, jacaranda trees, pineapples, candlestick flowers and the observatory garden in Kavalur.

This fonds contains images of a building section, powerhouse, observatories, sliding shed, gate view in Kavalur, quarters in Kavalur, and some buildings near Kavalur village. It also has images of a roll of sheds in Kavalur.

The photographic slides contain images of the Kavalur building construction, the 40-inch telescope and its nearby places.