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The iconic Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO), one of Indias oldest solar observatories in the world celebrated its 125th anniversary on 1st April, a PIB press release stated...
A.S. Kiran Kumar, former Chairman of ISRO and Chairperson of the Governing Council of IIA then unveiled the KSO 125 logo for the anniversary celebrations along with a booklet detailing the history and the research highlights of the Observatory...
The Observatory has a continuous daily record of the Sun, with more than 1.2 lakh digitised solar images and thousands of other images of the Sun recorded every day since the start of the 20th century..
This unique database is publicly available to astronomers all over the world, and it is a valuable resource for research and study.One of the most important aspects of the KSOs work has been its emphasis on continuous innovation..
The observatorys work has had a profound impact on astronomy in India and beyond, and it is expected that the KSO will continue to be a valuable resource for research and study in many years to come.. . Support Our Journalism ..
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