The universe and its kaleidoscopic phenomena have fascinated mankind ever since the dawn of civilization. Over the years, the study of the universe has made phenomenal progress resulting in unprecedented discoveries.

Understanding Cosmic Panorama provides a systematic and authoritative, yet all-encompassing exposition of the subject. It deals with important issues like fundamenta....     View More Details

From the reviews of previous editions:

``..An excellent reference on undergraduate mathematical computing.``

American Mathematical Monthly

In Infinity and the Mind, Rudy Rucker leads on excursion to that stretch of the universe he calls the ``Mindscape``, where he explores infinity in all its forms: potential and actual, mathematical and physical, theological and mundane. Rucker acquaints us with Gödel`s rotating universe, in which it is theoretically possible to travel into the past, and explains an interpretation of quan....     View More Details

The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, an autonomous institution of the University Grants Commission, was formally dedicated to the academics participating in the Centres activities on 28th December, 1992. This occasion was marked by a two-day international Dedication Seminar. Several distinguished astronomers and astrophysicists from all over the world participated in thi....     View More Details

This book describes the life and work of Aryabhata, one of the greatest mathematicians and astronomers of all time. The second edition includes:

• A comparative picture of Aryabhatas work vis-a-vis the work of other important mathematicians.
• Review of various advances based on Aryabhatas work.
• A critical assessment of Aryabhatas contribution in mathematics and astronomy.     View More Details

Discoveries in astronomy and astrophysics have brought out several outstanding problems and puzzles. For resolving these new inputs from physics may be required. There exist several centers with excellent instruments and many new instruments will be developed in the next few years. Similarly several satellites are in orbit and more are being planned for future astronomical studies. Clearly ast....     View More Details