Indian Institute of Astrophysics
- Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Infobox University
name = Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
established = 1786
type = Research Institution
director = Professor Syed Sirajul Hasan
city = Bangalore
state = Karnataka
country = India
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website= [http://www.iiap.res.in]
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), with its headquarteres in Bangalore (Karnataka state), India, is a premier national institute of India for study of and research in matters pertaining to astronomy, astrophysics and related subjects.
The Institute has a network of laboratories and observatories located in various points in India, including Kodaikanal (the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory), Kavalur (the Vainu Bappu Observatory), Gauribidanur, Hanle (the Indian Astronomical Observatory) and Hosakote.
History
The origin of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics can be traced to a private observatory established by William Petrie (died: 1816), an officer of the East India Company. He set up that private observatory in his residence located in Egmore, Chennai (formerly Madras), India. The main aim of the observatory, according to Petrie, was "to provide navigational assistance to the company ships and help determine the longitudes by observing the eclipses of Moon and satellites of Jupiter".In 1790, this private observatory was taken over by the East India Company, with Michael Topping (1747-96) as an astronomer. In 1792, the observatory was expanded and shifted to a complex in Nungambakkam area of Chennai. This was the first modern observatory outside Europe.
Presently, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics functions under the control of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Timelines
Academia
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics offer graduate and doctoral programs of studies and research. It has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Calcutta to offer an integrated M.Tech-Ph.D program in astronomical instrumentation. The degrees would be awarded by both institutions. [http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080703/jsp/calcutta/story_9494694.jsp]
External links
* [http://www.iiap.res.in IIA's official site]
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