Invitation to Museum Symposium at ICSP, Kolkata on 27 Dec, 2023

We are going to arrange a Museum Symposium at the Indian Centre for Space Physics, (ICSP) Kolkata on 27 December 2023. In this event, descendants of some Great Indian astrophysicists will join and reminisce about the Giants. Here I attach the Poster for the same. This is complemented by a visit to the Astronomy and Space Science Museum at ICSP, Kolkata.

All are invited to join this seminar without any registration fees.

Best Regards,
Dr. Devendra Bisht 
 

Second circular of First Biennial Conference on Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Space Science

We are pleased to share the second circular for our First Biennial Conference on Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Space Science, "Exploring the Universe: from Near to Far," hosted by the Indian Centre for Space Physics (ICSP). The conference, part of our Silver Jubilee celebration, will occur from February 16 to 21, 2024, at the JNC Auditorium, ICSP, Kolkata.

Location: 466 Barakhola, Netai Nagar, Kolkata-700099 

Unique Feature: Astronomy and Space Museum with over 1200 exhibits

National survey of Astronomy clubs and Outreach organizations by ASI POEC

The purpose of this survey is to build and maintain a “living” list of amateur astronomy clubs and astronomy themed outreach organizations in India and assess accessibility to relevant resources such as telescopes and other outreach equipments. Outreach Sections or Astronomy Clubs of Universities, Institutes, or private astronomy outreach organizations are invited to complete this survey. The list will be maintained by the Public Outreach and Education Committee of the Astronomical Society of India and would be utilized for outreach and capacity development purposes nationwide.

Prof. Deepak B Vaidya (L0424)

Prof. Deepak B Vaidya was a Faculty member of Physics Department, Gujrat College, Ahmedabad during 70's and 80's and was a part of the research group which had interest in light scattering effects of colloidal liquids. He used to frequently visit Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)  Ahmedabad when I was a PhD student there (in 80's). He was keenly involved with the Infrared Group of PRL and participated in most of the research activities undertaken by Prof. JN Desai. He used to visit Mt. Abu for participating in the observations of Comet Halley.

Postdoctoral fellowships in Astrophysics and Relativity at ICTS-TIFR, Bangalore

The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), TIFR, Bangalore, India invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships. ICTS provides a stimulating intellectual atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities for academic research. In addition to the vibrant in-house research program, ICTS holds several visitor-oriented programs in its state-of-the-art campus in Bangalore.

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