Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is located in the picturesque Palani Hills at a height of 2300 meters in Kodaikanal, Southern India. It was established in 1899 as a Solar Physics Observatory and all the activities of the Madras Observatory were shifted to Kodaikanal.
The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory has a rich history of taking solar images in Calcium-K, H-Alpha, and White-light on photographic plates & films for over a century, making it one of the only place in the world to have such important data set. The white light observations have been obtained from the same solar telescopes without changing any of its optics for more than 100 years and are still being continued today. Realising that enormous useful information can be further extracted from these solar archives, efforts have been made to digitise these plates and films using state of the art modern instrumentations.
The observatory has evolved from its humble beginning to become one of the important centre for solar studies in the world.The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory has provided several generations of astronomers and observers with requisite tools to understand and decode the mysteries of the Sun.
The Observatory is under the administration of Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore.
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Solar Observatory Kodaikanal
Solar observatory is a Govt. organization, located about 4 kms from Kodai bus stand. Nothing to see there. Camera not allowed inside the campus.
Butterfly Diagram & Sunspot Area From Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
This movie shows the evolution of the sunspots with the progress of a solar cycle. The images used here, are taken from Kodaikanal solar observatory, India. Visit to know more about it.
Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Museum, Library, Live image, Telescopes | Tour, History & Cool Facts
AKSHAJ & his mom share their learning captured in their visit to Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, one of the oldest & important solar study centers in India / World.
Covers a short note about the observatory, museum displays (Solar literature, prototypes, live solar image etc), a glance of important equipments (100 years old telescope, H-Alpha, Tunnel telescopes), Evershed hall, Evershed phenomenon / effect, Evershed stamp, Library with archival collections and our final insights from this visit.
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Kodaikanal / journey to kodaikanal sightseeing / amazing views of kodaikanal
Kodaikanal is a city in the hills of the Dindigul district in the state of Tamilnadu, india. Its name in the Tamil language means The Gift of the Forest ,kodaikanal is referred to as Princes of Hill station and has a long history as a retreat and popular tourist destination .
The town of kodaikanal sits on a plateau above the southern escarpment of the upper palani hill's at 2133 meters ( 6998 ft ),between the parappar and Gundar valleys. These hills from the eastward spur of the western ghats on the western side of south India. It has irregular basin as it heartland, the centre of which is now kodaikanal lake a 5 kilometers ( 3.1 ml ) circumference man made lake.
kodaikanal has several scenic natural attractions which are enjoyed by its visitors and make it a popular romantic destination for newly weds. These are described in order of distance from the bus stand.
places of interest in kodaikanal :
Kodaikanal lake , Dolphins Nose,
Bryant park ,Kurinji Andavar murugan temple ,Green valley view , Pine forest
Pillar Rock , Guna caves ,silver cascade ,Berijam lake, Coakar's walk ,Bear shola falls , Shembaganur museum of Natural History , kodiakanal solar observatory.
season : Peak season - April - June
second season - October - January
Low season - February - March,
July - September.
A documentary film on Kodaikanal Observatory Digitization program
This film was released in the opening ceremony of the IAUS 340 at Jaipur India, 19th February 2018
Flower Gardens - Kodaikanal, India
These flowers are found in the gardens of Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal is one of the very famous hill resort in Tamil Nadu, India at an altitude of around 7000 feet.The misty cool climate and picturesque views around will mesmerize the tourists.
There are many holiday packages for Ooty and Kodaikanal from different tour operators. The links for some of the packages are as below
Kodaikanal Hotels:
During our trip, we stayed in Pine Borough Inn Hotel that was really nice and pleasant. Also there are many resorts in Kodaikanal for families that offers excellent views and enjoyable stay.
Kodaikanal Climate:
The Climate is really awesome with misty mornings.The weather in Kodaikanal falls into three distinct seasons – the summer, the winter, and the monsoon.Kodaikanal can be visited through the year, but the ideal time to visit is in the winter between October and March. This is when the weather is at its best. The summer and monsoon months, of April to June and between July and September respectively, also make for a good Kodaikanal trip.
Places to Visit:
Kodaikanal Lake,Coakers Walk,Bryant Park,Silver Cascade Falls,Dolphins Nose,Kodaikanal Solar Observatory,Green Valley View,Thalaiyar Falls,Shembaganur Museum of Natural History,Berijam Lake,Kodaikanal Pine Forest,Lake View Point,Vattakanal Falls,Perumal Peak,Kukkal Caves,Bear Shola Falls,Guna Caves,Kurinji Andavar Temple,Silent Valley View Point,Pillar Rocks
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Ooty n Kodaikanal Tour || Best Tourism Place in India
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In this video i shared our tour pics as well as videos of ooty n kodakanal locations.
I hope this video helps for traveling. Also included various view points.
Some of them are:
Coonor,ooty lake,Avalanche Lake,Emerald Lake,Botanical Gardens,Deer Park,Doddabetta Peak,Kalhatty Waterfalls,Kamraj Sagar Dam,Mudumalai National Park,Mukurthi National Park,Needle View Hillpoint/Needle Rock View-point,Ooty Rose Garden,Ooty Toy Train,Tribal Research Center,Parsons Valley Reservoir Ooty,Pykara Waterfalls,Ooty Stone House,Toda Huts Ooty,Wax World Ooty, Wenlock Downs Ooty,Kodaikanal Lake, Silver Cascade Falls, Bryant Park, Dolphins Nose, Green Valley View, Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, Thalaiyar Falls, Berijam Lake, Canopy Hill, Pambar Falls, Coakers Walk.
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Top 10 Tourist Places to Visit in Kodaikanal, Sightseeing | Kodaikanal Tourism
Top 10 Tourist Places to Visit in Kodaikanal, Sightseeing | Kodaikanal Tourism
1.Kodaikanal Lake
Kodaikanal Lake, also known as Kodai Lake is a manmade lake located in the Kodaikanal city in Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu, India.
2.Berijam Lake
Berijam Lake is a reservoir near Kodaikanal town in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, South India. It is at the old site of Fort Hamilton, in the upper Palani hills.
3.Moir Point
This popular destination with a watchtower offers scenic views of the the valley & mountains.
4.Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is a solar observatory owned and operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. It is on the southern tip of the Palni Hills 4 km from Kodaikanal town, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu state, South India.
5.Pillar Rocks Viewpoint
Popular cliffside destination offering sweeping views of the mountains & unique pillar-shaped rocks.
6.Guna Caves
Discovered in 1821, this popular cave site exists between 3 massive, pillar-shaped rocks.
7.Bryant Park
Recreation area featuring walking/cycling paths around a manmade lake with small boat rentals.
8.Silver Cascade Falls
Picturesque natural area featuring a steep waterfall in a lush landscape.
9.Bear Shola Falls
Small waterfall, active during the rainy season, reached by a short, forested hiking trail.
10.Kumbakkarai Falls
Kumbakkarai Falls are lesser known falls in the foothills of the Kodaikanal Hills. They are located at 10°10′48″N 77°31′50″E in Dindigul district, 9 kilometers from Periyakulam.
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KODAIKANAL SCIENTIST KASTHURI RANGAN 08 OCT 2016
Research for more than three thousand planets beyond the solar system in the first phase of the conference which was attended by Indian scientists in Kodaikanal. The Kasturi Rangan, former ISRO chairman attended,
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Berijam Lake (Kodaikanal) - A Beautiful and a Must visit Place unexplored by many people
Berijam Lake is a reservoir near Kodaikanal town in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, South India. It is at the old site of Fort Hamilton, in the upper Palani hills. Periyakulam town, 18.7 kilometres (11.6 mi) to the SE, gets its public drinking water from the lake. The lake’s water quality is excellent.
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has restricted entry into the Berijam Lake area to between 9.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the general public. Entry permits are issued at the Forestry Department Office in Kodaikanal. Only a limited number of visitors are allowed in the park each day. There is a forest check–post which prohibits unauthorized entry through the road leading to Berijam Lake.
There was originally a swamp here known as the Berijam swamp.The previous existence here of a large lake, evidence of which was visible nearby, was first recorded in 1864 by Colonel Douglas Hamilton of the 21st Regiment of the Madras Native Infantry.
Entry Fee : 250 Per Person(adult)
Activities : Sight Seeing, Photography
You can spend time with your family and your loved ones over there. you can expect some wildlife activities when driving through the forest. It is advisable to go by cab.
The forest department is providing Van services for visitors.
Here are some other places you can visit on Kodaikanal.
kodaikanal lake
Coakers walk
Bryant Park
Silver cascade Falls
Dolphin nose
kodaikanal Solar Observatory
Green valley View
Thalaiyar Falls
Shembaganur Museum of Natural History
Berijam Lake
Kodaikanal Pine Forest
Lake View Point
Vattakanal Falls
Bear Shola Falls
Kukkal Caves
Kurinji Andavar Temple
Guna Caves
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Heavy frost, Kodaikanal looks like a fairyland | Sicp
Heavy frost, Kodaikanal looks like a fairyland | Sicp
dip in the temperature has led to frosting in the upper Kodaikanal hills
The vast expanse of grassy dunes in the upper Kodaikanal hill ranges of Mannavanur are now covered in layers of frost, making the region resemble a fairyland. The villages of upper Kodaikanal hills including Gundupatti, Kookal, Gundancholai, Poombarai, Mannavanur and Parikombai have been witnessing a steep dip in temperature over the past few days. As a result, the areas have been experiencing frosting in the early mornings.
Tourists visiting the Mannavanur eco-tourism site have been thrilled to see the spectacular scenery and have come back with stunning pictures of the landscape.
“The pictures could easily be mistaken for a place in Kashmir. We were excited to see miles and miles of frost covering the grasslands,” said S. Devaki, who visited Kodaikanal over the past weekend.
Locals in the villages are are equally thrilled and have demanded that the place be promoted among tourists. “The frost is seen from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. after which it melts. Afternoons are warm but after 3 p.m. the cold starts setting in,” said a resident.
“The frosting can be seen for the next 10 days, depending on the temperature. Over the past one week, the Kodaikanal Observatory has recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius. On Tuesday, it recorded a minimum temperature of 11 degree Celsius. In the upper regions such as Mannavanur, the temperature may further dip to 3 degrees,” said Neeraj Bairwa, scientific assistant, Meteorological Department, Kodaikanal Observatory.
“With the Pongal holidays starting on Tuesday, the tourists inflow has also increased. A large number of the tourists are moving towards the upper hills, away from Kodaikanal town. Some of them also evince interest in camping in these sites. It will be a great boost to tourism in the hill town if the tourism department introduces camping in places like Mannavanur,” said Aseer, a tourist agent in Kodaikanal.
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Kodaikanal Lake
Kodaikanal Lake, also known as Kodai Lake is a manmade lake located in the Kodaikanal city in Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu, India. Sir Vere Henry Levinge, the then Collector of Madurai, was instrumental in creating the lake in 1863, amidst the Kodaikanal town which was developed by the British and early missionaries from USA. The lake is said to be Kodaikanal's most popular geographic landmark and tourist attraction.
Over the years a boat club, boathouse and boat service (with rowing boats and pedalling boats and a public ferry) for the public and tourists has become fully functional and is of aesthetic significance for tourism. Boat Pageant and Flower Shows are a regular feature in the summer season which attracts tourists
Kodaikanal Lake is an artificial, roughly star-shaped 45 ha (60 acres) lake built in 1863. It is Kodaikanal's most popular geographic landmark and tourist attraction. Rowboats and pedalos can be hired at the Kodaikanal Boat Club. Horses and bicycles can be hired beside the lake for short periods.
Kodaikanal Lake, Bryant Park, Coaker’s Walk, Green Valley view, Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, are must to watch places to name a few.
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Kodaikanal - The Gift of the Forest
With its name meaning the ‘The Gift of the Forests’, Kodaikanal is a hill station located in the eastward hills of the Western Ghats in the state of Tamil Nadu. The place is a popular retreat from the hot and humid climate of the lower areas and is located 2,133 meters above sea level. Kodaikanal is also home to the rare Kurunji Flower which blooms just once in 12 years. The area is comprised mainly of meadows and grasslands with a thick forest cover containing eucalyptus, cypress and acacia and pear trees. The climate is usually cool throughout the year with temperatures not going beyond 20 degrees in the summer months of May and June. The economy is mainly supported by tourism and the people are quiet familiar with visitors. Here’s the list of the best places to visit in Kodaikanal.
Berijam Lake
Coakers Walk
Kodai Lake
Kurinjiandavar Temple
Dolphin’s Nose
Bryant Park
Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
Green Valley View
Sun through the eyes of the Kodaikanal Observatory (1909-2007) [beta version]
Sun through the eyes of the Kodaikanal Observatory: Living with a star for 100 years (1909-2007;
The atmosphere above the surface of the Sun (photosphere) is hot (T~10000 K) due to which Calcium gets ionized to form Ca II ion. Ca II emits photons in the visible and near UV region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Special filters are used to tap this emission around 393 nm. Ca K line provides important information about the magnetic structures present in the upper atmosphere of our Sun. More information at
Let's look at how our Sun behaved on almost a day to day basis in the last century (1909-2007).
Music credit: Goldberg Variations Complete (J.S. Bach BWV 988)
by Kimiko Ishizaka
Ca II images credit: Kodaikanal solar observatory/IIA bangalore
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