First solar observations with unique instrument at the world's largest solar telescope
The Institut für Sonnenphysik (KIS) located in Freiburg Germany has installed a high-precision measuring instrument for the world's largest solar…
VTF integration started at DKIST on Maui/Hawaii (early January 2024)
At the beginning of 2024, the VTF team was able to fly to Maui/Hawaii and start integrating the VTF into the DKIST telescope.
VTF arrives in Maui/Hawaii - a long journey comes to an end....
The largest project at our institute has entered its final phase. The KIS has developed and built a high-precision measuring instrument for the new 4m…
Unveiling the Hidden Secrets of Sunspot’s penumbra
The formation of sunspot's penumbra, a fascinating phenomenon on the Sun's surface, has long intrigued scientists. Thanks to cutting-edge instruments…
First Light for SUNRISE III at the Arctic Circle
The balloon-borne 1m solar telescope SUNRISE III has reached an important milestone: First light at the launch site in Sweden for the telescope and…
VTF Data Pipeline Prototype
The Visible Tunable Filter VTF, build by KIS, is one of the first-light instrument for the DKIST 4m class solar telescope on Maui. For data…