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This is the reprinted edition of the “Transit of Venus” original pamphlet published in 1874 by C.Ragoonath Chary. IIA library has redesigned the cover page and added the foreword by Prof.S.S.Hasan, Director, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore and brought out the pamphlet before the world wide event of Transit of Venus on 6th June 2012 and published under IIA Archives Publication Series.

This item is about the tribute paid by eminent personalities in astronomy worldwide on M. K. V. Bappu's demise.

The item was about M.K.Vainu Bappu being elected as the President of IAU and also speaks about other achievements and his position.

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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 CD contains photos of a visit by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar along with his wife. The photos include discussions, signing in a document, and having tea while conversing.

This item was about the second marriage invitation of Mr.N.R. Pogson. Isis Pogson was pleased to announce Mr.N.R. Pogson was going to marry with Miss Edith Silley on 25 October 1883 at 4 o'clock in St. George Cathedral.

This letter concerns the role of astronomy. The contribution of astronomy to scientific development and the significant achievements and its continuous efforts.

This item is about the importance of the optical telescope and the location chosen for the observatories, such as Kodaikanal and Kavalur. The item also speaks of the importance of these weather conditions for astronomical observations.

This letter mentions Dr.M. K. Vainu Bappu has been elected the President of the IAU for the term 1979-1982, followed by Bappu's distinguished life since his education from Hyderabad to Harvard and his contributions, awards, honours and leadership at national and international levels.