About Astronomical Society of India
The society has close to 1000 members..
International Astronomy Day Theme 2023
The usual theme of International Astronomy Day is "Bringing Astronomy to the People." On this day, people attend or host events that discuss astronomical ideas and share their knowledge with each other.Feb 28, 2023.
Astronomy Day was first celebrated in California in 1973.
Doug Berger, the then-president of the Astronomical Association of Northern California, decided to install telescopes in bustling metropolitan areas rather than attempting to get people to drive significant distances to visit observatory open houses.May 1, 2023.
Aryabhata, also called Aryabhata I or Aryabhata the Elder, (born 476, possibly Ashmaka or Kusumapura, India), astronomer and the earliest Indian mathematician whose work and history are available to modern scholars..
History of International Astronomy Day
It was started celebrating in 1973 by Doug Berger, then president of the Northern California Astronomical Society.
Historically, today has been celebrated by installing city-wide telescopes so that the location is easily accessible to all..
Following the arrival of the British East India Company in the 18th century
The Hindu and Islamic traditions were slowly displaced by European astronomy
Though there were attempts at harmonising these traditions.
Indian astronomy refers to astronomy practiced in Indian subcontinent.
It has a long history stretching from pre-historic to modern times.
Some of the earliest roots of Indian astronomy can be dated to the period of Indus Valley civilisation or earlier.
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.
Incredible Growth Story of Post-Independence Indian Astronomy Modern Indian astronomy had its start in the first decades of the twentieth century when India was still under British rule.
Scientists like Meghnad Saha and Homi Bhabha and Institutes like Indian Institute of Science (IISc
Bengaluru) had name recognition in scientific circles.
The Indian astronomers have contributed a great work to the science
Islamic and European thought for centuries
With their work carried down the great Silk Road into Europe.
