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              Newspaper clipping on - This David has a Goliath named after him - The Hindu - 28-07-1998
              IND-IIA-F177-I02 · Item · 28-07-1998
              Part of Newspaper clipping on issues related to astronouts, scientists and professor from India and international.

              This item was about the interview of Dr. David Milan conducted by experts has garnered significant. During the interview, the experts probed Dr. Milan about his research and also questioned him about the current state and future of astronomy.

               Indian Institute of Astrophysics
              Newspaper clipping on - To see the stars better
              IND-IIA-F178-I04 · Item · 10-07-1985
              Part of Newspaper clippings on the coverage that related to different awards received by different scientists and about the issues related to Kavalur telescope.

              This item was about the Kavalur telescope was installed at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics' field station. It was housed in a specially-erected tower with a revolving dome and was known as Asia's largest telescope. Currently, the institute is in need of a more powerful telescope to carry out comprehensive research on the sky.

               Indian Institute of Astrophysics
              Newspaper clipping on - Where to get data on Halley - 14-09-1986
              IND-IIA-F182-I04 · Item · 14-09-1986
              Part of Newspaper clipping on the different events occured due to the conditional changes developed in the Halley comet.

              This item was about where to get information about the Comet Halley. You may want to check out the newly started journal "Communications on Comet Halley" at the ISRO headquarters. According to Dr. M K Tiwari, the convenor of the journal, they have been receiving many inquiries about where and how to see the comet and plan observations. The journal contains data on the comet Halley and is already being distributed to planetariums, amateur astronomy associations, and science clubs. It could be a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating comet.

               Indian Institute of Astrophysics
              Newspaper clipping on-The Late Mr.N.R. Pogson, C.I.E.- Madras Mail - 23-06-1891
              IND-IIA-F016-I07 · Item · 1891-06-23
              Part of Photographs, Cards, Newspaper Clippings, Observation Records, Correspondence to Norman Robert Pogson

              This item was about the news coverage of the death of Mr.N.R. Pogson. The coverage briefly describe about the life of the Mr.Pogson. It mentions that Mr.Pogson was born on 23-03-1829. At the age of 16, he left his home to study astronomy. In 1851, he was appionted an Assistant in Mr.Bishop's Observatory. In 1859, he had become the Diretor of Dr.Lee's private Observatory. He was also a good Musician. He was one of the most faithful members of the Madras Philharmonic Society.

               Pogson, Norman Robert
              Newspaper clippings on Suri Bhagavantam: architect of Defence research
              IND-IIA-F175-I03 · Item · 01-05-2003
              Part of Scientists newspaper clippings

              This item was about Suri Bhagavantam, who took over as scientific advisor to the Defence minister and Director General of DRDO in July 1961. he played a pivotal role in building up laboratories and advancement in research the land, war, and Air defence. It also speaks on his education, inspiration and achievements in physics. He has also written hundreds of research papers and is an erudite scholar in Sanskrit and Telugu.

               Indian Institute of Astrophysics
              Norman Robert Pogson collection-Chinthamani Ragoonatha Chary
              IND-IIA-F184-I03 · Item · 2015
              Part of Photos related to IIA

              The CD contains photos of the personal collection of Norman Robert Pogson and Chinthamani Ragoonatha Chary. The photos include family photos and his stint in India. It also includes some of his colleagues and the people who worked under him during his time in India. the photos also include Chinthamani Ragoonatha Chary, Madras Observatory, and some unknown persons. the photos also seemed to be taken at some remote terrain.