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Etalon integrated into Visible Tunable Filter - Lab Acceptance Test started
A few weeks ago, the etalon, the heart of the Visible Tunable Filter (VTF), was installed in the VTF. This week, the Lab Acceptance Test of the…
Anual CCI Report 2022 published
The annual report for 2022 of the international scientific committee (CCI) of the astronomical observatories on the Canary Islands has been published.
KIS signed Diversity Charter
In May 2023, the Board of Directors of KIS signed the Diversity Charter as a visible commitment to a respectful and unbiased working environment.
Successful defense of PhD thesis by Philip Lindner
Congratulations to Dr. Philip Lindner for the successful defense of his PhD thesis on July 18, 2023.
New international collaboration: 'Unveiling the principles of solar magneto-convection'
The international Czech-German project 'Unveiling the principles of solar magneto-convection' funded by the GAČR-DFG Weave Lead Agency Initiative has…
KIS/SDC contribution to the Horizon2020 ESCAPE project and beyond
KIS/SDC has been the EST representative within the Horizon2020 ESCAPE consortium of ESFRI projects. In January 2023, the current ESCAPE funding is…
SUNRISE III mission launched on its journey along the Arctic Circle ...
... but unfortunately terminated in a few hours after the launch because of a mechanical damage caused during lift-off. Stay tuned!
10 Gbit dedicated link between OT and KIS
Since mid-May 2022, there has been a direct 10 Gbit connection between the German solar telescope on Tenerife and the KIS in Freiburg.
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Prof. Dr. Svetlana Berdyugina appointed as new Director of IRSOL
Prof. Dr. Svetlana Berdyugina has been appointed as Scientific Director of IRSOL Istituto Ricerche Solari “Aldo e Cele Daccò” in Locarno and affiliate…