Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics

Inter University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics
TypeResearch Institute
Established1988 (1988)
DirectorR. Srianand (Acting)
Location
Pune
,
Maharashtra
,
India
Websitewww.iucaa.in Edit this at Wikidata

The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) is an autonomous institution set up by the University Grants Commission of India to promote nucleation and growth of active groups in astronomy and astrophysics in Indian universities. IUCAA is located in the University of Pune campus next to the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, which operates the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope. IUCAA has a campus designed by Indian architect Charles Correa.[1]

  1. ^ Dadhich, Naresh. "From Sand Dunes To IUCAA: A Mirage". IUCAA. Archived from the original on 13 July 2003. Retrieved 5 September 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)