Aditya-L1 mission: Explore which ISRO camera captured the Sun's image, amidst unimaginable heat

Ever wondered how a camera aboard the Aditya-L1 mission spacecraft captured stunning images of the Sun's surface? Explore the mission's remarkable achievements in solar exploration!

The Aditya-L1 mission, launched by ISRO on September 2nd, aims to study the solar atmosphere. Recently, Aditya-L1 captured some remarkable photos of the Sun, utilising the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) onboard the spacecraft. (ISRO)

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1/6 The Aditya-L1 mission, launched by ISRO on September 2nd, aims to study the solar atmosphere. Recently, Aditya-L1 captured some remarkable photos of the Sun, utilising the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) onboard the spacecraft. (ISRO)

SUIT, installed on the spacecraft, is a Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope designed to capture images of the Sun's photosphere and chromosphere. The photosphere refers to the Sun's surface, while the chromosphere extends from the surface to the outermost atmospheric layer, about 2000 kilometres above. (ISRO)

2/6 SUIT, installed on the spacecraft, is a Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope designed to capture images of the Sun's photosphere and chromosphere. The photosphere refers to the Sun's surface, while the chromosphere extends from the surface to the outermost atmospheric layer, about 2000 kilometres above. (ISRO)

SUIT utilised, for the first time, its capabilities to capture full-disk images of the Sun, showcasing features such as solar flares, sunspots, and tranquil areas. These images, shared by ISRO on Twitter, reveal the Sun in 11 different colours. (ISRO)

3/6 SUIT utilised, for the first time, its capabilities to capture full-disk images of the Sun, showcasing features such as solar flares, sunspots, and tranquil areas. These images, shared by ISRO on Twitter, reveal the Sun in 11 different colours. (ISRO)

The consortium of institutions, including Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Center for Excellence in Space Science Indian (CESSI), Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Udaipur Solar Observatory, Tezpur University, and ISRO scientists collaborated to create SUIT, one of the seven payloads on Aditya-L1. (ISRO)

4/6 The consortium of institutions, including Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Center for Excellence in Space Science Indian (CESSI), Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Udaipur Solar Observatory, Tezpur University, and ISRO scientists collaborated to create SUIT, one of the seven payloads on Aditya-L1. (ISRO)

The images were captured using the SUIT's onboard camera on December 5th, revealing the opening and closing of the aperture during the inspection. This mechanism facilitates the entry of solar radiation into the payload and thermal filter. A metal dielectric coating has been applied to prevent damage to the mirror and detector due to excessive heat. (ISRO)

5/6 The images were captured using the SUIT's onboard camera on December 5th, revealing the opening and closing of the aperture during the inspection. This mechanism facilitates the entry of solar radiation into the payload and thermal filter. A metal dielectric coating has been applied to prevent damage to the mirror and detector due to excessive heat. (ISRO)

According to former ISRO scientist Manish Purohit, the metal dielectric coating reflects most solar radiation outside the range of 200 to 400 nanometers, ensuring that only 1 percent of the flux reaches SUIT's main optical chamber. This innovative solution prevents any potential damage, allowing SUIT to successfully capture full-disk images of the Sun. (ISRO)

6/6 According to former ISRO scientist Manish Purohit, the metal dielectric coating reflects most solar radiation outside the range of 200 to 400 nanometers, ensuring that only 1 percent of the flux reaches SUIT's main optical chamber. This innovative solution prevents any potential damage, allowing SUIT to successfully capture full-disk images of the Sun. (ISRO)