Thursday, February 12, 2026

50th Anniversary of Udaipur Solar Observatory

This week (10-13 February 2026), an international conference dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO) was held in Udaipur, India. NISP scientists delivered several presentations about the far side imaging (photo 1), magnetograph instruments for solar synoptic observations from ground and space (photo 2), and future ngGONG project. The conference participants were given a tour of GONG facilities (photo 3). USO personnel also identified possible sites for future ngGONG station. One of this sites is located on the island observatory part of USO. Photo 4 shows the island observatory illuminated at night as part of Golden jubilee of USO celebration.

 

  

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