About Astronomical Society of India

The Astronomical Society of India was established in 1972 and has grown to become the prime association of professional astronomers in India. The society has close to 1000 members. The objectives of the society are the promotion of Astronomy and related branches of science in India. The society organizes scientific meetings and supports the popularization of Astronomy and other similar activities.


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Dear Colleague,

It is with great pleasure that we announce the recipients of the ASI awards for the year 2025. The awards will be given out during the upcoming ASI-2026 meeting at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.

1. ASI Zubin Kembhavi Award (Observational and Instrumentation work in Astronomy and allied fields) - GROWTH India Team

2. Laxminarayana & Nagalaxmi Modali Award - Dr. Girish Kulkarni (TIFR)

3. Justice Oak Award for Outstanding Thesis in… Read More

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The deadline to receive the proposals for hosting the annual meeting of the ASI for the year 2027 has been extended upto 16th March 2026. Please find more information from the link.

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The Astronomical Society of India (ASI) invites proposals for the organisation of ASI symposium - through the fourth call - to be held between the period 15th July 2026 to 31st December 2026.

The proposals are invited from ASI Life Member(s) through this form. Proposers are requested to follow all the guidelines while preparing their proposals… Read More

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