Browsing Publications of Astronomical Society of India by Subject "Indian Institute of Astrophysics"

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The Indian Institute of Astrophysics

Sivaraman, K. R (Astronomical Society of India, 1973)
Madras Observatory: buildings and instruments

Kochhar, R. K (Astronomical Society of India, 1985-09)

We describe the buildings and the chief instruments of the Madras Observatory (1786-1898), the precursor of the present Indian Institute of Astrophysics through Kodaikanal Observatory.
Madras Observatory: The Beginning

Kochhar, R. K (Astronomical Society of India, 1985-06)

We present evidence to show that the Madras Observatory-to which Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) traces its origin-was formed, and observations started, in the year 1786. We also discuss how the erroneous date of ...

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