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.
The Astronomical Society of India (ASI) invites proposals for the organisation of Young Astronomer's Meet (YAM) for the year 2026.
The YAM proposal should be submitted by a mentor-faculty member from the Institution that is proposing to host YAM. The guiding faculty from the proposing team should be the main point of contact - and should be a Life Member of ASI. The proposals are invited through this form. Proposers… Read More
The Astronomical Society of India (ASI) invites proposals for the organisation of ASI symposium to be held between the period 1st April 2025 - 31 Oct 2025.
The proposals are invited from ASI Life Member(s) through this form. Proposers are requested to follow all the guidelines while preparing their proposals.
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It is with great pleasure that we announce the recipients of the ASI awards for the year 2024. The awards will be presented during the upcoming ASI2025 meeting at NIT Rourkela.
1. ASI Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement award - Prof. Prahlad C. Agrawal (formerly at TIFR)
2. ASI Zubin Kembhavi Award - Dr. B. S. Shylaja (JNP)
3. Laxminarayana & Nagalaxmi Modali Award - Dr. Nirupam Roy (IISc)
4. Professor M. K. Vainu Bappu Gold Medal -
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