This fonds encompasses photographic slides showcasing prominent tourist destinations. It features diverse images, including Amherstia nobilis and Brownea coccinea in Lal Bagh, Bangalore, the old falls in Kutralam, Tamil Nadu, a scene of an elephant lifting a log on the roads of Munnar, fishing boats in the Bay of Bengal, and a tea garden in Munnar. Additionally, the collection includes images capturing the Krishnagiri Forts in Tamil Nadu, the Hare Island Lighthouse in Thoothukudi, and a compelling photograph of an elephant working at a logging camp in Thekkady.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThese photographic slides contain photos of Bhavnagar 20-inch Dome, Hydrolic gate from spectroheliograph, etc.
Kodaikanal Solar ObservatoryThese photographic slides contain photos of the Kodaikanal Observatory, Domes, Spectro, and Solar tunnel.
Kodaikanal Solar ObservatoryThese photographic slides contain photos of workshops held in Kodaikanal and some instrument photos. Here also, we can find pictures of Peter's workshop on the 30-inch hydraulic slew clinch, Millino machine, Arbudaraj Bandsaw machine, Old Lathe machine, and one photo of Kodaikanal Library and 6-inch North dome.
Kodaikanal Solar ObservatoryThis 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 AstrophysicsThis 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.
HartmannThe album contains photos of the briefing of the National Large Optical Telescope teams held in IIA Bangalore campus in 1993.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThe album contains photographs of a fire accident held in the room of Bharagavi on 11 April 1998. It can be seen in the photos of the burned coat and bed.
Indian Institute of AstrophysicsThe album consists of photos of the Pooja ceremony on constructing the student's hostel "Bhasakara" in 2006. The former Director, Hasan S. S, and other delegates attended the event. The album includes photographs of the rituals, models, and plans.
The album contains photos of the IIA council meeting that occurred during the directorship of R. Cowsik. The album includes pictures of discussions and meetings with council members and team dinners.