Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO)

Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO): The International Solar Conference was recently held in Bengaluru.

• The conference on 'Sun, Space Weather, and Solar-Stellar Connections’: It has been organised by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO).
• About KSO: A Solar Observatory of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, a cornerstone of Indian astronomy, established in 1899, has been at the forefront of solar research.
• Nodal Department: An Autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology.
• Location: Palani hills, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu.
• Significance of KSO: Provides insights into solar behavior and its impact on Earth.

o Pioneer in solar astrophysics in India.

o The digitization of KSO records and contributions to the Aditya-L1 mission.

o Mentioned the upcoming National Large Solar Telescope at Merak, Ladakh.