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Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
observatory
Quick answer
Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is an observatory in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, listed in Indian Space Hub's directory of ISRO centres and units.
About Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
One of the oldest solar observatories in the world, set up in the Palani Hills in 1899. In 1909 John Evershed discovered here the outward flow of gas in sunspots, now called the Evershed effect. Its daily photographs of the Sun span more than a century.
Kodaikanal Solar Observatory: key facts
| Type | Observatory |
|---|---|
| Place | Kodaikanal |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Website | www.iiap.res.in |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kodaikanal Solar Observatory?
Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is an observatory in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, listed in Indian Space Hub's directory of ISRO centres and units.
Where is Kodaikanal Solar Observatory located?
Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is located in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu.
What type of centre is Kodaikanal Solar Observatory?
It is listed as an observatory.