The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO), one of India’s oldest solar observatories, recently marked its 125th anniversary.
About the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO):
- KSO, established in 1899 and integrated with the former Madras Observatory, aims to study the Sun’s impact on Earth’s atmosphere and understand monsoon patterns.
- Located strategically in Kodaikanal due to its equatorial proximity and high-altitude, dust-free environment in the Palani range of Tamil Nadu.
Scientific Contributions:
- Continuous daily monitoring of the Sun, amassing over 1.2 lakh digitized solar images since the early 20th century, aiding researchers globally.
Notable discovery of the Evershed Effect in 1909, enhancing understanding of solar plasma processes, prominences, and flares.
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