Welcome to the Annual celebration of Science in India
"National Science Day"
The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics invites you to join us for various educational and informative programmes on our Open Day
Wednesday, 28th February, 2024.
2024 Theme:
Facilities and Science of IUCAA
Facilities and Science of IUCAA
Aligned with the National theme of “Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat”
The National Science Day (NSD) is celebrated every year on 28 February to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’. On this day Sir C.V. Raman announced the discovery of the 'Raman Effect' for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. The Government of India designated 28 February as National Science Day in 1986.
IUCAA has been welcoming everyone to visit it's campus especially on 28 February. Researchers, engineers and all staff prepare for an elaborate informative and exciting event that day, including various talks, posters, models, demos, video shows etc.
Director's message
Along with IUCAA colleagues, I welcome you all to our National Science Day celebrations on the 28th of February. The Annual open day is one of the important events of IUCAA, when we showcase our various activities to general public. This year, in particular, efforts are being made to highlight major scientific achievements of IUCAA, showcase various observing facilities and various outreach efforts. I hope you will enjoy this experience!
Prof. R. Srianand, Director IUCAA
IUCAA Facilities
What megaprojects is IUCAA a part of? How do IUCAA facilities give a boost to Indian Astrophysics?
IUCAA Research
What are the recent exciting findings by IUCAA Scientists using various observatories?
Videos from previous years
About IUCAA and SciPOP
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