http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5273 http://prints.iiap.res.in/retrieve/261964 http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5273 Search the Channel search http://prints.iiap.res.in/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5659 Title: Zodiacal light and the false dawn<br/><br/>Authors: Vayada, Nilesh; Talwar, Ajay<br/><br/>Abstract: Explanation: Is it dawn or false dawn? During certain times of the year, the horizon near the rising Sun will begin to glow unusually early. This early glow does not originate directly from the Sun, but rather from sunlight reflected by interplanetary dust. Called zodiacal light, the glowing triangle of light may be mistaken, for a while, for a sunrise, and so may be called a false dawn. Pictured above, two false dawns were recorded in time lapse movies each spanning about five hours from the perch of the highest observatory in the world: Mount Saraswati near Hanle, India. At its brightest, the rising zodiacal triangle on the left glows brighter than even the central disk of our Milky Way Galaxy -- visible as the diagonal band moving left to right across the frame.<br/><br/>Description: Open Access Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5508 Title: India installs fourth-largest telescope at the world's highest observatory<br/><br/>Authors: NDTV<br/><br/>Abstract: The astronomical observatory at Hanle, Ladakh, has always made Indian scientists proud. Hanle is considered the perfect observing site on earth, having 250 clear nights in a year- it's dry and the monsoon doesn't reach here. And it is now getting ready to install the fourth-largest telescope in the world, after the ones in Namibia, Spain and USA.<br/><br/>Description: To view the video file associated with this item kindly follow the "Alternative Location" link below. Video: Duration: 3 min, 03 sec (Open Access) Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5495 Title: After the moon, ISRO eyes the sun (IIA in NDTV News)<br/><br/>Authors: NDTV<br/><br/>Abstract: The Indian Space Research Organisation is now putting together its first dedicated mission to study the sun, aptly called Aditya-1. NDTV travelled to ISRO's labs to get you this exclusive.<br/><br/>Description: To view the video file associated with this item kindly follow the "Alternative Location" link below. Video: Duration: 2 min, 12 sec Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5284 Title: Himalayan Chandra Telescope (Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle)<br/><br/>Authors: 100hoursofastronomy.org<br/><br/>Abstract: Indian Astronomical Observatory's 2-m aperture Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) is the world's highest optical-infrared telescope situated at an altitude of 4500 m (15000 ft) above sea level in Hanle, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas. It is powered fully by solar photovoltaic arrays and is operated remotely from its control center at Bangalore, India.<br>100 Hours of Astronomy, 2-5 April brought over 100 countries together in a planet-wide celebration of astronomy. The world visited 80 professional observatories around the world during a 24-hour live online tour, and more than a million people had their first close-up views of the Moon, Saturn, the Sun and other objects of interest through telescopes. A Cornerstone Project of the International Year of Astronomy brought the Universe to all the world's citizens to discover for themselves. Himalayan Chandra Telescope was a partner of this global event that took place on 3-4 April 2009.<br/><br/>Description: This clip may only be used for news coverage and other movie/television productions about the "100 Hours of Astronomy" and The International Year of Astronomy 2009. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:58:59 GMT