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Dr. François-Xavier Mortreuil, Attaché for Sciences and Higher Education, French Embassy in India, visited the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Library on 2023 September 22. He had gone through documents including the 19th-century Annales de l’Observatoire de Paris, the 20th-century Annales de l’Observatoire de Bordeaux, and the unique Spots Faculae Prominences of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, among other…
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Sunspot drawings at Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Library
The importance of periodicity in sunspot appearance was well recognized by the mid-19th century. It marked a significant milestone in our understanding of solar activity and its broader implications for the Earth’s climate and space weather. By observing and documenting the cyclical nature of sunspots, astronomers began to unlock the patterns of solar behaviour, laying…
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The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) has taken an important step towards preserving and providing access to its rich institutional and scientific heritage by launching its Archival Portal. The portal was officially launched by Shri Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairperson, Axilor Ventures and Co-founder, Infosys, in the presence of Prof. Annapurni Subramaniam, Director, IIA, during the Founder’s…