Severe solar storm triggers rare auroral arc in Ladakh sky Rare stable auroral red arc event in Ladakh due to solar storms, creating spectacular northern lights in high latitudes The Hindu · May 11, 2024
A Coimbatore team is back from their first visit to Hanle Dark Sky Reserve in Ladakh Young students from Coimbatore witness a stunning 180-degree arc of the Milky Way in India's first dark sky reserve, Hanle, Ladakh. They experience the magical night sky, visit the Indian Astronomical Observatory, and explore the nomadic lifestyle and traditions of the region. They also visit the Druk Padma Karpo School… The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023
Indian Astronomical Observatory | Where the stars must not twinkle Clean skies, high altitude and complete darkness are vital for India’s cutting-edge astronomical observatory in Ladakh’s Hanle village. Jacob Koshy reports on the challenges in having it declared an International Dark Sky Reserve, and the efforts to make residents stakeholders in the process The Hindu · Oct 7, 2022
Amateur astronomers from Coimbatore are at India’s first Dark Sky Reserve in Hanle, Ladakh to document the night sky Amateur astronomers from across the country, including cities such as Coimbatore and Bengaluru, are taking part in the first stargazing trip to Hanle, Ladakh — India’s first Dark Sky Reserve The Hindu · Sep 23, 2022