Indian Institute of Astrophysics 4.58

2nd Block, Koramangala
Bangalore, 560034
India

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The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, with its headquarters in Bangalore, is a premier National Research Institute of India. IIA conducts research primarily in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics and related subjects. It is widely recognised as one of the best research institutes in the country.The institute has a network of laboratories and observatories in India, including Kodaikanal, Kavalur, Gauribidanur, Hanle and Hosakote.It contributed heavily in Astrosat, India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory.Areas of ResearchResearchers at IIA work on a diverse set of topics related to Astronomy and Astrophysics. However, the research can be broadly classified under the following areas: Sun & Solar system Stellar Astronomy Galactic Astronomy Extragalactic Astronomy & Cosmology Theoretical Astrophysics & Physics Techniques & Instrumentation Space AstronomyHistoryThe origin of Indian studies in astronomy 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".

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