The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, with its headquarters in Bengaluru, is an autonomous research institute wholly funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. IIA conducts research primarily in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics and related fields. The institute has a network of laboratories and observatories in India, including Kodaikanal, Kavalur, Gauribidanur, Hanle and Hosakote. IIA contributed to Astrosat, India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory. The Astrosat project is a collaborative effort of many different research institutions from India.
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1971
In Group: India Space Agencies, Lead: description and country
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), with its headquarters in Bengaluru, is an autonomous research institute wholly funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
View the SourceKodaikanal Solar Observatory (Wikipedia)
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The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is a solar observatory owned and operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
Vainu Bappu Observatory (Wikipedia)
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The Vainu Bappu Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
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