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IND-IIA-F042 · Fond · 1912

This item was an instrument used for measuring the intensity of a light source. It uses a light-sensing device that is calibrated to express intensity in a standard unit. Some optical elements such as lens etc. are also employed to incerase the sensitivity of the instrument.

Hartmann
IND-IIA-F014 · Fond · 1868

This fond contains collection of items that provide information about solar eclipses that occurred during the time period of 1868-2006. The collection includes photographs of total solar eclipses that took place on different dates, and covered from different places as well as sketches that help to illustrate the phenomenon and the path of the eclipses.

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