The breathtaking glow of Earth’s auroras has fascinated humanity for centuries, but the invisible engine that powers these celestial light shows has long remained a mystery. Now, scientists from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have identified the mechanism that acts as…
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Kodaikanal Observatory Unlocks Solar Secrets
In a significant advancement for solar physics and space weather forecasting, astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have mapped how the Sun’s magnetic activity varies with latitude using data from the historic Kodaikanal Solar Observatory. The study, based on 11 years of observations, identifies the precise latitude bands…