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IND-IIA-F304 · Fond · 1913-1955

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.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics
IND-IIA-F264 · Fond · 12-09-1992

The album contains photos taken during the visit of the IAU (International Astronomical Union) executive committee to the IIA Bangalore campus on 12 September 1992. Prof. R. Cowsik was the director of the institute at that time. A group of 17 members from different countries visited various departments of the institutes, such as the library, archives, and mechanical workshop. Along with those photographs, the album includes a presentation by Director R. Cowsik and group photos of the IAU members.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics
IND-IIA-F303 · Fond · 02-06-1905

The album comprises photos of the Annual Day celebration for the year 1990 at IIA Bangalore. The photos of cultural programs, meetings, and group photos are preserved in the album. The chief guest of the function was Dr.M. K. Vainu Bappu, founder of the institute.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics
IND-IIA-F263 · Fond · 1992

The album contains photos of the annual day celebration in 1992, held at the Bangalore campus.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics
IND-IIA-F241 · Fond · 2007

The album consists of photographs of the IIA annual event held in 2007 in IIA Bangalore's main campus. Photos of programs such as games, competitions, cultural activities, and award ceremonies are organized as an album.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics
IND-IIA-F297 · Fond · 27-06-1905

The album contains an original notice and photographs of the Indo-Chinese workshop on recent advances in solar physics on 7-11 November 2005 at IIA Bangalore campus. Photos of talks by experts from India and China, group photos of the participants, team lunch and dinner, and photos taken on the outing are preserved in this album. Some photos of the Indian Japan seminar on astrophysics and astronomy in 1995 can also be seen in the album.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics
IND-IIA-F236 · Fond · 02-01-1994

The album contains photos of delegates on several exciting frontier areas of particle physics at energy scales not realizable in terrestrial accelerators and their significance in astrophysics and cosmology. The photos include famous astrophysicists around the world like Bradt Hale, Burgess Cliff, Cowsik Ramanath, etc., who discussed physics beyond the standard model, violations of discrete symmetries, neutrino physics, neutrino astronomy, experimental detection of dark matter, gravitation and feebler new forces, cosmic rays, etc. Some highlights are the latest results from the Kamiokande neutrino detector and status reports on experimental facilities under commission to detect solar and atmospheric neutrinos, WIMP's and dark matter candidates.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics