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The CD contains a video of a documentary on Vainu Bappu Observatory (VBO), Kavalur. The documentary speaks on how VBO evolved and the contribution of M. K. Vainu Bappu to establishing an observatory for night-time astronomy and some talks on telescopes by renowned persons from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. The places of the observatory have also been seen in the documentary.

The album comprises photos of the first workshop on the Vainu Bappu Telescope workshop at Vainu Bappu Observatory, Kavalur on 26 August 1989. Images of the discussion and participants and observatory photos can be seen in the album.. Images of the discussion and participants and observatory photos can be seen in the album.

The album contains photos of Vainu Bappu Observatory at Kavalur.

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 fonds comprises images showcasing the sunrise and sunset as observed from Kavalur.

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

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

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 various fauna found in Kavalur. It includes butterflies, chameleons, lizards, peacocks and peahens, dogs and fishes, mainly carp.

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.