Commemorative Stamp Released for Kodaikanal Solar Observatory's 125th Anniversary
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| 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. |