SUIT takes sun's snapshot
The Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) instrument, mounted on Aditya-L1, successfully captured the full-disk visuals of the Sun within the 200-400 nm wavelength spectrum.
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Insights into solar dynamics
Isro noted that these observations will help scientists study the dynamic coupling of the magnetised solar atmosphere and assist them in placing tight constraints on the effects of solar radiation on Earth’s climate.
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SUIT's first-ever scientific images
SUIT utilized a range of scientific filters to capture images of the Sun's photosphere and chromosphere within a specific wavelength. Having been powered on on November 20, SUIT successfully obtained its first scientific images on December 6.
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ISRO's spectral odyssey
Isro reported that these images were captured utilizing eleven distinct filters including NB1 and BB3.
Wavelengths captured
Among the images are unprecedented full-disk depictions of the Sun across wavelengths spanning from 200 to 400 nm. Notably, the images exclude Ca II h, a wavelength associated with chromospheric emission.
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Exploring sun's dynamic canvas
The sunspots, plage, and tranquil regions of the Sun can be seen in the images release by Isro, offering scientists groundbreaking insights into the intricate nuances of the Sun.
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Establishing relation between sun and climate
SUIT will be capturing images at various altitudes within the solar atmosphere to enhance the comprehension of the relationship between the Sun and climate.
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Adverse effects of UV rays
SUIT also intends to shed light on the potential effects of UV radiation on the risks of skin cancer.
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Team behind SUIT
The development of SUIT involved a collaborative effort under the leadership of the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune. This collaboration included ISRO, the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), the Centre for Excellence in Space Science Indian (CESSI) at IISER-Kolkata, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics Bengaluru, the Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO-PRL) and Tezpur University Assam.
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