Commemorative Stamp Released for Kodaikanal Solar Observatory's 125th Anniversary
Aspect | Details |
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Event | Commemorative Stamp Release for the 125th anniversary of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory. |
Date of Release | May 17, 2025 |
Location | Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru. |
Anniversary Celebrations | Started on April 1, 2024, marking the Quasquicentennial (125 years). |
Observatory Established | April 1, 1899 |
Location of Observatory | Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India. |
Institutional Affiliation | Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). |
Legacy | Cradle of Indian solar astrophysics research for over a century. |
Stamp Features | - Historic twin-domed building. |
- Right Dome: 6-inch telescope (originally from Madras Observatory, 1850). | |
- Left Dome: 8-inch telescope (from 1866). | |
- H-alpha image of the Sun (May 6, 2024). | |
- IIA logo and Butterfly Diagram (sunspot positions, 1904-2020). | |
Objective of Stamp | - Celebrate 125 years of solar observations. |
- Promote awareness of India's contributions to solar research. | |
- Provide a philatelic tribute for collectors and enthusiasts. | |
Key Personalities | - A.S. Kiran Kumar: Former ISRO Chairman, Chairperson of IIA Governing Council. |
- S. Rajendra Kumar: Chief Post Master General, Karnataka Circle. |