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Sunspot MURaM simulation conducted by M. Schmassmann (KIS) | GAČR-DFG Project

New international collaboration: 'Unveiling the principles of solar magneto-convection'

17 July 2023
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The international Czech-German project 'Unveiling the principles of solar magneto-convection' funded by the GAČR-DFG Weave Lead Agency Initiative has…

Relations between EOSC, ESCAPE and ESFRI Infrastructures like EST. Credit: https://projectescape.eu/about-us

KIS/SDC contribution to the Horizon2020 ESCAPE project and beyond

12 December 2022
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KIS/SDC has been the EST representative within the Horizon2020 ESCAPE consortium of ESFRI projects. In January 2023, the current ESCAPE funding is…

VTT Entrance window integrated

25 October 2022
Scientific Instrumentation, Solar Telescopes

VTT Entrance window integrated

The SUNRISE telescope on the hook of the crane vehicle just before the launch (left), the mission balloon ready to be released (center) and in flight just after the launch (right). Image: KIS, A. Bell.

SUNRISE III mission launched on its journey along the Arctic Circle ...

10 July 2022
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... but unfortunately terminated in a few hours after the launch because of a mechanical damage caused during lift-off. Stay tuned!

Bildschirmfoto einer live-Messung des Durchsatzes der 10 Gbit Leitung

10 Gbit dedicated link between OT and KIS

02 June 2022
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Since mid-May 2022, there has been a direct 10 Gbit connection between the German solar telescope on Tenerife and the KIS in Freiburg.

Prof. Dr. Svetlana Berdyugina appointed as new Director of IRSOL

15 May 2022
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Prof. Dr. Svetlana Berdyugina has been appointed as Scientific Director of IRSOL Istituto Ricerche Solari “Aldo e Cele Daccò” in Locarno and affiliate…